Alendronic acid Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,297
Total Quantity
5,488
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+72.9%

NESTON SURGERY prescribed 1,297 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,368 to the NHS. This is 72.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,297
Total Quantity5,488
Total NHS Cost£1,368
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+72.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,297 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+72.9% 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.