Alendronic acid Prescribing at WEST RAINTON SURGERY
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
5,296
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+30%
WEST RAINTON SURGERY prescribed 975 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,217 to the NHS. This is 30% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,296 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,217 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30% |
Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 750 items |
| Difference | +30% 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.