Alendronic acid vs Sodium clodronate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 659.6× as often as Sodium clodronate in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 608 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
608items
Sodium clodronate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Sodium clodronate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Sodium clodronate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Sodium clodronate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 608 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,013,652 | 7,050 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £81,713 |
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