Alendronic acid Prescribing at MATTISHALL AND LENWADE SURGERIES

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
900
Total Quantity
3,748
NHS Cost
£880
vs National Avg
+20%

MATTISHALL AND LENWADE SURGERIES prescribed 900 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £880 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71

Prescribing Details

Total Items900
Total Quantity3,748
Total NHS Cost£880
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+20%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice900 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+20% 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.