Alendronic acid Prescribing at ISLIP SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,365
Total Quantity
5,760
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+82%

ISLIP SURGERY prescribed 1,365 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,343 to the NHS. This is 82% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,365
Total Quantity5,760
Total NHS Cost£1,343
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+82%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,365 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+82% 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.