Alendronic acid Prescribing at SEDLESCOMBE & WESTFIELD SURGERIES
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,283
Total Quantity
5,208
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+71%
SEDLESCOMBE & WESTFIELD SURGERIES prescribed 1,283 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,502 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,502 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +71% 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.