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 Items | 2,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,553 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +192.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +192.5% 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.