Alendronic acid Prescribing at LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
815
Total Quantity
3,956
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+8.6%

LEPTON AND KIRKHEATON SURGERIES prescribed 815 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,034 to the NHS. This is 8.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83

Prescribing Details

Total Items815
Total Quantity3,956
Total NHS Cost£1,034
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+8.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice815 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+8.6% 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.