Alendronic acid Prescribing at SCHOPWICK SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,204
Total Quantity
7,204
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+60.5%

SCHOPWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,204 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,777 to the NHS. This is 60.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
86

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,204
Total Quantity7,204
Total NHS Cost£1,777
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+60.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,204 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+60.5% 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.