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 Items | 1,577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,940 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +110.2% 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.