Alendronic acid Prescribing at LINGFIELD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
904
Total Quantity
5,900
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+20.5%
LINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 904 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,512 to the NHS. This is 20.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,512 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +20.5% 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.