Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST. JAMES SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,311
Total Quantity
5,580
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+74.8%
ST. JAMES SURGERY prescribed 1,311 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,514 to the NHS. This is 74.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,514 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +74.8% 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.