Ibandronic acid vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibandronic acid was dispensed 1.1× as often as Denosumab in March 2026 — 11,979 items versus 10,665 in England.
11,979items
Ibandronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,665items
Denosumab · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ibandronic acid versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ibandronic acid · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Ibandronic acid | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 11,979 | 10,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 150,345 | 120,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £397,874 | £1,990,026 |
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