Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ELMS SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
383
Total Quantity
2,480
NHS Cost
£575
vs National Avg
-48.9%

THE ELMS SURGERY prescribed 383 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £575 to the NHS. This is 48.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
29

Prescribing Details

Total Items383
Total Quantity2,480
Total NHS Cost£575
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-48.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice383 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-48.9% 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.