Alendronic acid Prescribing at SPRINGWOOD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,363
Total Quantity
5,496
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+81.7%
SPRINGWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,363 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,650 to the NHS. This is 81.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,363 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,650 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,363 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +81.7% 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.