Alendronic acid Prescribing at HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
960
Total Quantity
3,880
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+28%
HOUGHTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 960 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,118 to the NHS. This is 28% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 960 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,118 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 960 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +28% 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.