Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE DRIVE SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,379
Total Quantity
6,268
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+83.8%
THE DRIVE SURGERY prescribed 1,379 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,621 to the NHS. This is 83.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,621 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.8% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +83.8% 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.