Alendronic acid Prescribing at SWAVESEY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
342
Total Quantity
1,396
NHS Cost
£416
vs National Avg
-54.4%

SWAVESEY SURGERY prescribed 342 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £416 to the NHS. This is 54.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28

Prescribing Details

Total Items342
Total Quantity1,396
Total NHS Cost£416
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-54.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice342 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-54.4% 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.