Alendronic acid Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,272
Total Quantity
5,088
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+69.6%

LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 1,272 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,282 to the NHS. This is 69.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
105

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,272
Total Quantity5,088
Total NHS Cost£1,282
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+69.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,272 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+69.6% 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.