Alendronic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
532
Total Quantity
2,220
NHS Cost
£652
vs National Avg
-29.1%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 532 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £652 to the NHS. This is 29.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50

Prescribing Details

Total Items532
Total Quantity2,220
Total NHS Cost£652
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-29.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice532 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-29.1% 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.