Risedronate sodium vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 5.4× as often as Denosumab in May 2026 — 58,429 items versus 10,788 in England.
58,429items
Risedronate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,788items
Denosumab · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risedronate sodium versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risedronate sodium · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Risedronate sodium | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 58,429 | 10,788 |
| Items, last 12 months | 735,585 | 122,862 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £101,661 | £1,911,627 |
See the full profile for Risedronate sodium or Denosumab.