Alendronic acid Prescribing at WATER MEADOW SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,225
Total Quantity
7,092
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+63.3%
WATER MEADOW SURGERY prescribed 1,225 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,632 to the NHS. This is 63.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,225 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,632 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.3% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,225 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +63.3% 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.