Alendronic acid Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,480
Total Quantity
5,932
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+97.3%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,480 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,338 to the NHS. This is 97.3% 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
110
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,338 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +97.3% 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.