Alendronic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,339
Total Quantity
5,740
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+78.5%
ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,339 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,448 to the NHS. This is 78.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,339 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,740 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,448 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,339 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +78.5% 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.