Alendronic acid vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 36.8× as often as Ibandronic acid in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 10,890 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,890items
Ibandronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Ibandronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Ibandronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 10,890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,013,652 | 144,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £328,036 |
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