Alendronic acid vs Zoledronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 104,777.3× as often as Zoledronic acid in June 2026 — 419,109 items versus 4 in England.
419,109items
Alendronic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Zoledronic acid · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alendronic acid versus Zoledronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alendronic acid · ╌ Zoledronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to June 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Zoledronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 419,109 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,017,961 | 32 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £610,314 | £518 |
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