Alendronic acid Prescribing at HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,492
Total Quantity
6,000
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+98.9%

HUGHENDEN VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,492 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,467 to the NHS. This is 98.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,492
Total Quantity6,000
Total NHS Cost£1,467
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+98.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,492 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+98.9% 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.