Alendronic acid Prescribing at PEARTREE LANE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,745
Total Quantity
11.3K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+265.9%

PEARTREE LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,745 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,353 to the NHS. This is 265.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
224

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,745
Total Quantity11,312
Total NHS Cost£3,353
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+265.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,745 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+265.9% 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.