Alendronic acid Prescribing at LANTERN SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
684
Total Quantity
3,592
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-8.8%
LANTERN SURGERY prescribed 684 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,163 to the NHS. This is 8.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,163 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | -8.8% 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.