Alendronic acid Prescribing at POOLE TOWN SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
330
Total Quantity
2,276
NHS Cost
£818
vs National Avg
-56%

POOLE TOWN SURGERY prescribed 330 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £818 to the NHS. This is 56% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
24

Prescribing Details

Total Items330
Total Quantity2,276
Total NHS Cost£818
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-56%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice330 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-56% 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.