Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibandronic acid was dispensed 2,722.5× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in May 2026 — 10,890 items versus 4 in England.
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Calcitonin (Salmon) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ibandronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcitonin (Salmon) versus Ibandronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcitonin (Salmon) · ╌ Ibandronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 10,890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 144,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,703 | £328,036 |
See the full profile for Calcitonin (Salmon) or Ibandronic acid.