Alendronic acid Prescribing at VINE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,319
Total Quantity
8,272
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+75.8%

VINE SURGERY PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,319 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,567 to the NHS. This is 75.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
116

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,319
Total Quantity8,272
Total NHS Cost£2,567
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+75.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,319 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+75.8% 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.