Alendronic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,850
Total Quantity
7,416
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+146.6%
ORCHARD HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,850 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,047 to the NHS. This is 146.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,047 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +146.6% 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.