Alendronic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,209
Total Quantity
5,120
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+61.2%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,209 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,304 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,209
Total Quantity5,120
Total NHS Cost£1,304
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+61.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,209 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+61.2% 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.