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 Items | 2,274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 9,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,548 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.1% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +203.1% 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.