Alendronic acid vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 39.5× as often as Denosumab in March 2026 — 421,456 items versus 10,665 in England.
421,456items
Alendronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,665items
Denosumab · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 421,456 | 10,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,047,615 | 120,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £657,260 | £1,990,026 |
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