Alendronic acid Prescribing at SPILSBY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,538
Total Quantity
6,160
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+105%

SPILSBY SURGERY prescribed 1,538 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,523 to the NHS. This is 105% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,538
Total Quantity6,160
Total NHS Cost£1,523
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+105%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,538 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+105% 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.