Alendronic acid Prescribing at LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,153
Total Quantity
6,308
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+53.7%
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,153 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,690 to the NHS. This is 53.7% 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
83
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,308 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,690 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +53.7% 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.