Alendronic acid Prescribing at LANGPORT SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,474
Total Quantity
6,144
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+96.5%

LANGPORT SURGERY prescribed 1,474 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,707 to the NHS. This is 96.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
129

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,474
Total Quantity6,144
Total NHS Cost£1,707
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+96.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,474 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+96.5% 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.