Alendronic acid Prescribing at SHEVINGTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,457
Total Quantity
5,904
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+94.2%
SHEVINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,457 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,338 to the NHS. This is 94.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,904 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,338 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +94.2% 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.