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 Items | 1,297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,368 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +72.9% 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.