Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,234
Total Quantity
6,652
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+64.5%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 1,234 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 64.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,631 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +64.5% 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.