Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE BILLESDON SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,019
Total Quantity
4,120
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+35.8%

THE BILLESDON SURGERY prescribed 1,019 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,078 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
99

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,019
Total Quantity4,120
Total NHS Cost£1,078
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+35.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,019 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+35.8% 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.