Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE SALTSCAR SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,023
Total Quantity
4,184
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+36.4%

THE SALTSCAR SURGERY prescribed 1,023 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,051 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,023
Total Quantity4,184
Total NHS Cost£1,051
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+36.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,023 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+36.4% 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.