Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST. LUKE'S SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
549
Total Quantity
3,840
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-26.8%

ST. LUKE'S SURGERY prescribed 549 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,423 to the NHS. This is 26.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
48

Prescribing Details

Total Items549
Total Quantity3,840
Total NHS Cost£1,423
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-26.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice549 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-26.8% 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.