Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
970
Total Quantity
4,096
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+29.3%

ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 970 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,005 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items970
Total Quantity4,096
Total NHS Cost£1,005
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+29.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice970 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+29.3% 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.