Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,615
Total Quantity
8,000
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+115.3%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 1,615 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,163 to the NHS. This is 115.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,615 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,163 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,615 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +115.3% 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.