Alendronic acid vs Risedronate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 6.8× as often as Risedronate sodium in April 2026 — 412,874 items versus 60,595 in England.
412,874items
Alendronic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
60,595items
Risedronate sodium · April 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 April 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Risedronate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 412,874 | 60,595 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,043,794 | 740,447 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £599,976 | £103,406 |
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