Risedronate sodium vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 5.1× as often as Ibandronic acid in March 2026 — 61,538 items versus 11,979 in England.
61,538items
Risedronate sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,979items
Ibandronic acid · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Risedronate sodium versus Ibandronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Risedronate sodium · ╌ Ibandronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Risedronate sodium | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 61,538 | 11,979 |
| Items, last 12 months | 741,320 | 150,345 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £102,616 | £397,874 |
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