Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,040
Total Quantity
4,588
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+38.6%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,040 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,077 to the NHS. This is 38.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,588 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,077 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +38.6% 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.