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 Items1,850
Total Quantity7,416
Total NHS Cost£2,047
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+146.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,850 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+146.6% vs national average
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.