Teriparatide vs Alendronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 66,840.7× as often as Teriparatide in May 2026 — 401,044 items versus 6 in England.
6items
Teriparatide · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
401,044items
Alendronic acid · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Teriparatide versus Alendronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Teriparatide · ╌ Alendronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Teriparatide | Alendronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 6 | 401,044 |
| Items, last 12 months | 51 | 5,013,652 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £1,954 | £585,246 |
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