Sodium clodronate
Drugs affecting bone metabolism | Endocrine System
Items (National)
6,757
NHS Cost
£838.7K
Practices
626
Avg per Practice
11
Overview
Sodium clodronate is prescribed by 626 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 6,757 items were prescribed at a total cost of £838,673 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Endocrine System, Section Drugs affecting bone metabolism.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN | 799 | 29 | 28 | +155.6% ▲ |
| TS | 669 | 29 | 23 | +113.9% ▲ |
| DL | 261 | 9 | 29 | +168.5% ▲ |
| NG | 191 | 11 | 17 | +61.1% ▲ |
| BD | 171 | 5 | 34 | +216.7% ▲ |
| EX | 148 | 10 | 15 | +37.0% ▲ |
| N | 140 | 4 | 35 | +224.1% ▲ |
| SY | 140 | 10 | 14 | +29.6% ▲ |
| PE | 110 | 9 | 12 | +13.0% ▲ |
| DH | 104 | 2 | 52 | +381.5% ▲ |
| E | 104 | 3 | 35 | +221.3% ▲ |
| BA | 102 | 7 | 15 | +35.2% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| THE SALTAIRE & WINDHILL MEDICAL P'SHIP | 81 |
| THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE | 81 |
| HUNTCLIFF SURGERY | 80 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Endocrine System
- Section: Drugs affecting bone metabolism
- Paragraph: Bisphosphonates and other drugs
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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.