Sodium clodronate vs Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Sodium clodronate was dispensed 5.7× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in March 2026 — 605 items versus 106 in England.
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Sodium clodronate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Sodium clodronate versus Alendronic acid/colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Sodium clodronate · ╌ Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Sodium clodronate | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 605 | 106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 7,019 | 1,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £86,728 | £3,238 |
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