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 Items1,379
Total Quantity6,268
Total NHS Cost£1,621
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+83.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,379 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+83.8% 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.