Alendronic acid Prescribing at NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
6,888
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+129.2%
NEW BARN CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 1,719 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,896 to the NHS. This is 129.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,896 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +129.2% 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.