Alendronic acid Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,092
Total Quantity
5,044
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+45.6%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 1,092 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,044 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.