Alendronic acid vs Etidronate disodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 401,044.0× as often as Etidronate disodium in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 1 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Etidronate disodium · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Etidronate disodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,030,038 | 5 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £21 |
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