Alendronic acid Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
1,310
Total Quantity
6,028
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+74.6%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 1,310 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,074 to the NHS. This is 74.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,310 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 6,028 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,074 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.6% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,310 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +74.6% 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.