Alendronic acid Prescribing at TWYFORD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,215
Total Quantity
5,080
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+62%

TWYFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,215 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,362 to the NHS. This is 62% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
108

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,215
Total Quantity5,080
Total NHS Cost£1,362
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+62%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,215 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+62% 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.