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 Items1,158
Total Quantity4,988
Total NHS Cost£1,622
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+54.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,158 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+54.4% 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.