Alendronic acid Prescribing at PORT ISAAC SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,190
Total Quantity
4,800
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+58.6%

PORT ISAAC SURGERY prescribed 1,190 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,175 to the NHS. This is 58.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,190
Total Quantity4,800
Total NHS Cost£1,175
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+58.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,190 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+58.6% 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.