Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,880
Total Quantity
7,856
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+150.6%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,880 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,070 to the NHS. This is 150.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,880 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,070 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,880 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +150.6% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.