Alendronic acid vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 35.2× as often as Ibandronic acid in March 2026 — 421,456 items versus 11,979 in England.
421,456items
Alendronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,979items
Ibandronic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 421,456 | 11,979 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,047,615 | 150,345 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £657,260 | £397,874 |
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