Alendronic acid vs Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 4,359.2× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 92 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
92items
Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Alendronic acid/colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 92 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,013,652 | 1,068 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £2,576 |
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