Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Risedronate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 14,607.3× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in May 2026 — 58,429 items versus 4 in England.
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Calcitonin (Salmon) · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
58,429items
Risedronate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Calcitonin (Salmon) versus Risedronate sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Calcitonin (Salmon) · ╌ Risedronate sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Risedronate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 4 | 58,429 |
| Items, last 12 months | 39 | 735,585 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £9,703 | £101,661 |
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