Ibandronic acid vs Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibandronic acid was dispensed 113.0× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in March 2026 — 11,979 items versus 106 in England.
11,979items
Ibandronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106items
Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Ibandronic acid | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,979 | 106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 150,345 | 1,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £397,874 | £3,238 |
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