Alendronic acid Prescribing at LOFTHOUSE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
625
Total Quantity
3,716
NHS Cost
£819
vs National Avg
-16.7%

LOFTHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 625 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £819 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items625
Total Quantity3,716
Total NHS Cost£819
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-16.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice625 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-16.7% 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.