Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE ORCHARD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
308
Total Quantity
1,780
NHS Cost
£397
vs National Avg
-58.9%

THE ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 308 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £397 to the NHS. This is 58.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items308
Total Quantity1,780
Total NHS Cost£397
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-58.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice308 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference-58.9% 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.