Alendronic acid Prescribing at NEWTOWN SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
896
Total Quantity
3,696
NHS Cost
£838
vs National Avg
+19.4%

NEWTOWN SURGERY prescribed 896 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £838 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items896
Total Quantity3,696
Total NHS Cost£838
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+19.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice896 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+19.4% 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.