Risedronate sodium vs Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 541.0× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in April 2026 — 60,595 items versus 112 in England.
60,595items
Risedronate sodium · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
112items
Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risedronate sodium versus Alendronic acid/colecalciferol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risedronate sodium · ╌ Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Risedronate sodium | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 60,595 | 112 |
| Items, last 12 months | 740,447 | 1,099 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £103,406 | £3,242 |
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