Alendronic acid Prescribing at RIVERSIDE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,902
Total Quantity
7,608
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+153.6%
RIVERSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,902 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,130 to the NHS. This is 153.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,902 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,608 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,130 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,902 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +153.6% 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.