Alendronic acid Prescribing at WAREHAM SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,498
Total Quantity
6,388
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+99.7%

WAREHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,498 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,104 to the NHS. This is 99.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
125

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,498
Total Quantity6,388
Total NHS Cost£2,104
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+99.7%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,498 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+99.7% 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.