Alendronic acid Prescribing at LOCKSWOOD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,236
Total Quantity
7,520
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+64.8%
LOCKSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,236 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,310 to the NHS. This is 64.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,236 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,520 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,310 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,236 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +64.8% 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.