Alendronic acid Prescribing at PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,430
Total Quantity
5,728
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+90.6%

PRIORY FIELDS SURGERY prescribed 1,430 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,842 to the NHS. This is 90.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,430
Total Quantity5,728
Total NHS Cost£1,842
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+90.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,430 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+90.6% 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.