Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST ANDREWS SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
499
Total Quantity
1,996
NHS Cost
£463
vs National Avg
-33.5%

ST ANDREWS SURGERY prescribed 499 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £463 to the NHS. This is 33.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items499
Total Quantity1,996
Total NHS Cost£463
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-33.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice499 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-33.5% 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.