Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,579
Total Quantity
6,364
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+110.5%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 1,579 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,573 to the NHS. This is 110.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,579 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,573 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,579 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +110.5% 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.