Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)

1,002

Total Quantity

6,308

NHS Cost

£1.8K

vs National Avg

+33.6%

THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 1,002 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,820 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,002
Total Quantity	6,308
Total NHS Cost	£1,820
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+33.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,002 items
National average per practice	750 items
Difference	+33.6% 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.