Alendronic acid Prescribing at PORCH SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,577
Total Quantity
8,684
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+110.2%
PORCH SURGERY prescribed 1,577 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,585 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,684 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,585 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.