Alendronic acid Prescribing at HIGHWOODS SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
323
Total Quantity
1,292
NHS Cost
£488
vs National Avg
-56.9%

HIGHWOODS SURGERY prescribed 323 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £488 to the NHS. This is 56.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items323
Total Quantity1,292
Total NHS Cost£488
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-56.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice323 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-56.9% vs national average
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.