Alendronic acid Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
3,332
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+7%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 803 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,146 to the NHS. This is 7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,146 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +7% 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.