Alendronic acid Prescribing at NORTHLANDS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,325
Total Quantity
6,636
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+76.6%
NORTHLANDS SURGERY prescribed 1,325 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,286 to the NHS. This is 76.6% 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
122
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,286 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +76.6% 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.