Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ABINGDON SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,393
Total Quantity
9,572
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+85.7%

THE ABINGDON SURGERY prescribed 1,393 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,570 to the NHS. This is 85.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
122

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,393
Total Quantity9,572
Total NHS Cost£2,570
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+85.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,393 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+85.7% 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.