Alendronic acid Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,480
Total Quantity
16.2K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+363.9%
LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 3,480 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,986 to the NHS. This is 363.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,240 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,986 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +363.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +363.9% 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.