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 Items1,092
Total Quantity5,044
Total NHS Cost£1,482
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+45.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,092 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+45.6% 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.