Alendronic acid Prescribing at LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,193
Total Quantity
5,692
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+59%

LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,193 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,515 to the NHS. This is 59% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,193
Total Quantity5,692
Total NHS Cost£1,515
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+59%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,193 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+59% 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.