Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,904
Total Quantity
11.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+287.1%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 2,904 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,716 to the NHS. This is 287.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,620 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,716 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +287.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +287.1% 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.