Alendronic acid Prescribing at PARKWOOD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,240
Total Quantity
6,188
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+65.3%

PARKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,240 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,850 to the NHS. This is 65.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,240
Total Quantity6,188
Total NHS Cost£1,850
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+65.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,240 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+65.3% 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.