Alendronic acid Prescribing at SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
618
Total Quantity
2,732
NHS Cost
£625
vs National Avg
-17.6%

SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 618 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £625 to the NHS. This is 17.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items618
Total Quantity2,732
Total NHS Cost£625
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-17.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice618 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-17.6% 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.