Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibandronic acid was dispensed 5,989.5× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in March 2026 — 11,979 items versus 2 in England.
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Calcitonin (Salmon) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Ibandronic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 11,979 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40 | 150,345 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,232 | £397,874 |
See the full profile for Calcitonin (Salmon) or Ibandronic acid.