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 Items2,904
Total Quantity11,620
Total NHS Cost£2,716
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+287.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,904 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+287.1% 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.