Alendronic acid Prescribing at LARWOOD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,594
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+245.8%

LARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,594 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,176 to the NHS. This is 245.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
221

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,594
Total Quantity10,397
Total NHS Cost£3,176
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+245.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,594 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+245.8% 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.