Alendronic acid vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 37.2× as often as Denosumab in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 10,788 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,788items
Denosumab · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 10,788 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,013,652 | 122,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £1,911,627 |
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