Alendronic acid Prescribing at WYCHWOOD SURGERY

Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
1,248
Total Quantity
5,004
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+66.4%

WYCHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,248 items of Alendronic acid over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,401 to the NHS. This is 66.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Alendronic acid is classified under Drugs affecting bone metabolism in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
103

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,248
Total Quantity5,004
Total NHS Cost£1,401
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+66.4%

Alendronic acid Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,248 items
National average per practice750 items
Difference+66.4% 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.