Alendronic acid Prescribing at SWAN SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,577
Total Quantity
6,316
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+110.2%

SWAN SURGERY prescribed 1,577 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,940 to the NHS. This is 110.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,577
Total Quantity6,316
Total NHS Cost£2,940
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+110.2%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,577 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+110.2% 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.