Alendronic acid Prescribing at SARUM HEALTH GROUP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,096

Total Quantity

4,412

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+46.1%

SARUM HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,096 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,288 to the NHS. This is 46.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

106

Jul 2026

104

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

131

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,096
Total Quantity	4,412
Total NHS Cost	£1,288
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+46.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,096 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+46.1% 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.