Alendronic acid Prescribing at MARLBOROUGH SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,634
Total Quantity
7,980
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+117.8%
MARLBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 1,634 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,450 to the NHS. This is 117.8% 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
158
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,634 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,450 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,634 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +117.8% 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.