Calcitonin (Salmon) vs Risedronate sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 30,769.0× as often as Calcitonin (Salmon) in March 2026 — 61,538 items versus 2 in England.
2items
Calcitonin (Salmon) · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
61,538items
Risedronate sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Calcitonin (Salmon) | Risedronate sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2 | 61,538 |
| Items, last 12 months | 40 | 741,320 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £3,232 | £102,616 |
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