Alendronic acid Prescribing at WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,237
Total Quantity
5,592
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+64.9%

WHITTINGTON MOOR SURGERY prescribed 1,237 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,407 to the NHS. This is 64.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,237
Total Quantity5,592
Total NHS Cost£1,407
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+64.9%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,237 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+64.9% 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.