Alendronic acid Prescribing at POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,342
Total Quantity
5,368
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+78.9%
POUNDBURY DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,342 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,509 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,342 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,368 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,509 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,342 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +78.9% 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.