Alendronic acid Prescribing at ROUNDWOOD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,504
Total Quantity
6,016
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+100.5%
ROUNDWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,504 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,548 to the NHS. This is 100.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,504 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,548 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,504 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +100.5% 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.