Risedronate sodium vs Alendronic acid/colecalciferol
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 580.5× as often as Alendronic acid/colecalciferol in March 2026 — 61,538 items versus 106 in England.
61,538items
Risedronate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
106items
Alendronic acid/colecalciferol · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Risedronate sodium | Alendronic acid/colecalciferol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 61,538 | 106 |
| Items, last 12 months | 741,320 | 1,141 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £102,616 | £3,238 |
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