Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Alendronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 100,261.0× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 4 in England.
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Calcitonin (Salmon) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcitonin (Salmon) versus Alendronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcitonin (Salmon) · ╌ Alendronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Alendronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 401,044 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 5,013,652 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,703 | £585,246 |
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