Alendronic acid Prescribing at PAPWORTH SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
824
Total Quantity
3,352
NHS Cost
£792
vs National Avg
+9.8%

PAPWORTH SURGERY prescribed 824 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £792 to the NHS. This is 9.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items824
Total Quantity3,352
Total NHS Cost£792
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+9.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice824 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+9.8% 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.