Alendronic acid vs Etidronate disodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 412,874.0× as often as Etidronate disodium in April 2026 — 412,874 items versus 1 in England.
412,874items
Alendronic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Etidronate disodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Etidronate disodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Etidronate disodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Etidronate disodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 412,874 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,043,794 | 5 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £599,976 | £21 |
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