Alendronic acid Prescribing at ST. MARY'S SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,205
Total Quantity
4,956
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+60.6%

ST. MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 1,205 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,227 to the NHS. This is 60.6% 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
91
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,205
Total Quantity4,956
Total NHS Cost£1,227
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+60.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,205 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+60.6% 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.