Alendronic acid Prescribing at WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,326
Total Quantity
5,632
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+76.8%

WASHINGBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 1,326 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,721 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
121

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,326
Total Quantity5,632
Total NHS Cost£1,721
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+76.8%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,326 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+76.8% 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.