Alendronic acid Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
2,274
Total Quantity
9,124
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+203.1%

UPTON SURGERY prescribed 2,274 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,548 to the NHS. This is 203.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
189

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,274
Total Quantity9,124
Total NHS Cost£2,548
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+203.1%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,274 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+203.1% 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.