Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,869
Total Quantity
11.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+282.5%

ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 2,869 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,227 to the NHS. This is 282.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
272
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
243

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,869
Total Quantity11,532
Total NHS Cost£3,227
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+282.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,869 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+282.5% 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.