Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Denosumab was dispensed 2,697.0× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in May 2026 — 10,788 items versus 4 in England.
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Calcitonin (Salmon) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Denosumab · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcitonin (Salmon) versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcitonin (Salmon) · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 10,788 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 122,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,703 | £1,911,627 |
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