Alendronic acid Prescribing at MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,182
Total Quantity
4,832
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+57.6%
MARPLE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,182 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,123 to the NHS. This is 57.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,123 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +57.6% 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.