Teriparatide vs Alendronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 105,364.0× as often as Teriparatide in March 2026 — 421,456 items versus 4 in England.
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Teriparatide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
421,456items
Alendronic acid · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Teriparatide | Alendronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 421,456 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48 | 5,047,615 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £977 | £657,260 |
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