Alendronic acid Prescribing at NEWTON PLACE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,572
Total Quantity
8,004
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+109.6%
NEWTON PLACE SURGERY prescribed 1,572 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,251 to the NHS. This is 109.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,004 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,251 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +109.6% 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.