Alendronic acid Prescribing at LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
954
Total Quantity
4,148
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+27.2%
LINGWELL CROFT SURGERY prescribed 954 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,055 to the NHS. This is 27.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 954 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,148 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,055 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 954 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +27.2% 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.