Alendronic acid Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,485
Total Quantity
6,336
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+98%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 1,485 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,520 to the NHS. This is 98% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,485 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,336 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,520 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,485 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +98% 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.