Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,058
Total Quantity
6,756
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+41%

THE LECKHAMPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,058 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,611 to the NHS. This is 41% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
78

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,058
Total Quantity6,756
Total NHS Cost£1,611
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+41%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,058 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+41% 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.