Risedronate sodium vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 5.8× as often as Denosumab in March 2026 — 61,538 items versus 10,665 in England.
61,538items
Risedronate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,665items
Denosumab · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Risedronate sodium | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 61,538 | 10,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 741,320 | 120,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £102,616 | £1,990,026 |
See the full profile for Risedronate sodium or Denosumab.