Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE HEATH SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
878
Total Quantity
3,624
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+17%

THE HEATH SURGERY prescribed 878 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,415 to the NHS. This is 17% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58

Prescribing Details

Total Items878
Total Quantity3,624
Total NHS Cost£1,415
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+17%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice878 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+17% 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.