Alendronic acid Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,374
Total Quantity
5,500
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+83.2%
ORCHARD SURGERY,MELBOURN prescribed 1,374 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,790 to the NHS. This is 83.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,374 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,790 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,374 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +83.2% 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.