Alendronic acid Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,192
Total Quantity
7,850
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+58.9%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,192 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,100 to the NHS. This is 58.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,100 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +58.9% 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.