Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ARGYLE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
495
Total Quantity
2,948
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-34%

THE ARGYLE SURGERY prescribed 495 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,742 to the NHS. This is 34% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
38

Prescribing Details

Total Items495
Total Quantity2,948
Total NHS Cost£1,742
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-34%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice495 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-34% 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.