Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,194
Total Quantity
9,912
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+192.5%

THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,194 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,553 to the NHS. This is 192.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
180

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,194
Total Quantity9,912
Total NHS Cost£2,553
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+192.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,194 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+192.5% 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.