Alendronic acid vs Zoledronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 421,456.0× as often as Zoledronic acid in March 2026 — 421,456 items versus 1 in England.
421,456items
Alendronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
1items
Zoledronic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Alendronic acid | Zoledronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 421,456 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,047,615 | 33 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £657,260 | £174 |
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