Alendronic acid Prescribing at SUTHERLAND LODGE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
498
Total Quantity
2,064
NHS Cost
£749
vs National Avg
-33.6%

SUTHERLAND LODGE SURGERY prescribed 498 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £749 to the NHS. This is 33.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items498
Total Quantity2,064
Total NHS Cost£749
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-33.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice498 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-33.6% 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.