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 Items | 1,193 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,515 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,193 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +59% 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.