Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Denosumab was dispensed 5,332.5× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in March 2026 — 10,665 items versus 2 in England.
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Calcitonin (Salmon) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Denosumab · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 10,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40 | 120,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,232 | £1,990,026 |
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