Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,051
Total Quantity
4,680
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+40.1%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,051 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,488 to the NHS. This is 40.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,051 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,488 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,051 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +40.1% 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.