Alendronic acid Prescribing at OVERTON PARK SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
884
Total Quantity
5,348
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+17.8%

OVERTON PARK SURGERY prescribed 884 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,361 to the NHS. This is 17.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
69

Prescribing Details

Total Items884
Total Quantity5,348
Total NHS Cost£1,361
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice884 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+17.8% 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.