Ibandronic acid vs Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibandronic acid was dispensed 101.4× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in April 2026 — 11,353 items versus 112 in England.
11,353items
Ibandronic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112items
Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibandronic acid versus Alendronic acid/colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibandronic acid · ╌ Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ibandronic acid | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 11,353 | 112 |
| Items, last 12 months | 147,821 | 1,099 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £353,137 | £3,242 |
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