Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTH THORESBY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,388
Total Quantity
5,588
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+85%

NORTH THORESBY SURGERY prescribed 1,388 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,265 to the NHS. This is 85% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,388
Total Quantity5,588
Total NHS Cost£1,265
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+85%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,388 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+85% 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.