Alendronic acid Prescribing at LUNESDALE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,463
Total Quantity
5,876
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+95%

LUNESDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,463 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,643 to the NHS. This is 95% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,463
Total Quantity5,876
Total NHS Cost£1,643
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+95%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,463 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+95% 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.