Risedronate sodium vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Risedronate sodium was dispensed 5.4× as often as Ibandronic acid in May 2026 — 58,429 items versus 10,890 in England.
58,429items
Risedronate sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,890items
Ibandronic acid · May 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 May 2026
| Measure | Risedronate sodium | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 58,429 | 10,890 |
| Items, last 12 months | 735,585 | 144,298 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £101,661 | £328,036 |
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