Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEISTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,277
Total Quantity
5,156
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+70.2%
LEISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,277 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,390 to the NHS. This is 70.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,277 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,390 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,277 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +70.2% 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.