Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
5,648
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+16.4%
THE HAWTHORNS SURGERY prescribed 873 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,575 to the NHS. This is 16.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,648 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,575 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.4% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +16.4% 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.