Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,270
Total Quantity
5,100
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+69.3%

THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,270 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,153 to the NHS. This is 69.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
120

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,270
Total Quantity5,100
Total NHS Cost£1,153
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+69.3%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,270 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+69.3% 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.