Alendronic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,435
Total Quantity
5,744
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+91.3%

RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,435 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,847 to the NHS. This is 91.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
174

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,435
Total Quantity5,744
Total NHS Cost£1,847
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+91.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,435 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+91.3% 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.