Alendronic acid vs Strontium ranelate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 210,728.0× as often as Strontium ranelate in March 2026 — 421,456 items versus 2 in England.
421,456items
Alendronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2items
Strontium ranelate · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Strontium ranelate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 421,456 | 2 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,047,615 | 66 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £657,260 | £459 |
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