Alendronic acid vs Strontium ranelate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 401,044.0× as often as Strontium ranelate in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 1 in England.
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Strontium ranelate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Strontium ranelate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Strontium ranelate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Strontium ranelate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 401,044 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,013,652 | 54 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £585,246 | £450 |
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