Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,991
Total Quantity
8,164
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+165.4%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,991 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,858 to the NHS. This is 165.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,991 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,164 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,858 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +165.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,991 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +165.4% 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.