Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
3,105
Total Quantity
12.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+313.9%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 3,105 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,187 to the NHS. This is 313.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
273
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,105 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,187 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +313.9% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,105 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +313.9% 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.