Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,580
Total Quantity
6,328
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+110.6%

THE UPPINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,580 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,904 to the NHS. This is 110.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
134

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,580
Total Quantity6,328
Total NHS Cost£1,904
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+110.6%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,580 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+110.6% 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.