Alendronic acid Prescribing at SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,050
Total Quantity
4,880
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+40%
SOUTH HERMITAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,050 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,443 to the NHS. This is 40% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,443 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +40% 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.