Alendronic acid Prescribing at VEL SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
842
Total Quantity
3,956
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+12.2%
VEL SURGERY prescribed 842 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,235 to the NHS. This is 12.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 842 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 3,956 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,235 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.2% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 842 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +12.2% 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.