Alendronic acid Prescribing at THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,069
Total Quantity
4,856
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+42.5%

THE WEAVER VALE SURGERY prescribed 1,069 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,276 to the NHS. This is 42.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
74

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,069
Total Quantity4,856
Total NHS Cost£1,276
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+42.5%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,069 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+42.5% 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.