Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE DRAYTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,725
Total Quantity
11.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+130%
THE DRAYTON SURGERY prescribed 1,725 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,924 to the NHS. This is 130% 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
155
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,725 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 11,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,924 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,725 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +130% 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.