Alendronic acid Prescribing at SUMMERVALE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,582
Total Quantity
6,400
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+110.9%
SUMMERVALE SURGERY prescribed 1,582 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,725 to the NHS. This is 110.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,582 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,725 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,582 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +110.9% 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.