Alendronic acid Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,129
Total Quantity
4,568
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+50.5%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 1,129 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,147 to the NHS. This is 50.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,129 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,147 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.5% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,129 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +50.5% 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.