Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,158
Total Quantity
4,988
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+54.4%
LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,158 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,622 to the NHS. This is 54.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,158 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,988 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,622 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,158 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +54.4% 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.