Alendronic acid Prescribing at LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
241
Total Quantity
1,032
NHS Cost
£230
vs National Avg
-67.9%

LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 241 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £230 to the NHS. This is 67.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items241
Total Quantity1,032
Total NHS Cost£230
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-67.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice241 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-67.9% 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.