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 Items | 1,204 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,204 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,777 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,204 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +60.5% 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.