Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE FOREST SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
394
Total Quantity
2,172
NHS Cost
£489
vs National Avg
-47.5%

THE FOREST SURGERY prescribed 394 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £489 to the NHS. This is 47.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items394
Total Quantity2,172
Total NHS Cost£489
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-47.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice394 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-47.5% 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.