Alendronic acid vs Risedronate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 6.8× as often as Risedronate sodium in March 2026 — 421,456 items versus 61,538 in England.
421,456items
Alendronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
61,538items
Risedronate sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Risedronate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 421,456 | 61,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,047,615 | 741,320 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £657,260 | £102,616 |
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