Alendronic acid vs Risedronate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 6.9× as often as Risedronate sodium in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 58,429 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
58,429items
Risedronate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Risedronate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Risedronate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Risedronate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 58,429 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,013,652 | 735,585 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £101,661 |
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