Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHLANDS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,116
Total Quantity
6,984
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+48.8%
HIGHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,116 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,450 to the NHS. This is 48.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,116 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,984 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,450 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,116 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +48.8% 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.