Alendronic acid Prescribing at PINHOE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,176

Total Quantity

5,172

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+56.8%

PINHOE SURGERY prescribed 1,176 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,353 to the NHS. This is 56.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

110

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,176
Total Quantity	5,172
Total NHS Cost	£1,353
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+56.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,176 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+56.8% 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.