Alendronic acid Prescribing at LINTHORPE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,553
Total Quantity
10.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+240.3%

LINTHORPE SURGERY prescribed 2,553 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,520 to the NHS. This is 240.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
193

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,553
Total Quantity10,779
Total NHS Cost£3,520
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+240.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,553 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+240.3% 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.