Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,183
Total Quantity
6,372
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+57.7%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 1,183 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,560 to the NHS. This is 57.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,372 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,560 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.7% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +57.7% 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.