Alendronic acid Prescribing at OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,452
Total Quantity
7,372
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+93.6%
OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,452 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,531 to the NHS. This is 93.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,452 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,531 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,452 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +93.6% 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.