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 Items | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,467 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,492 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +98.9% 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.