Teriparatide vs Alendronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alendronic acid was dispensed 83,821.8× as often as Teriparatide in June 2026 — 419,109 items versus 5 in England.
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Teriparatide · June 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
419,109items
Alendronic acid · June 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 June 2026
| Measure | Teriparatide | Alendronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, June 2026 | 5 | 419,109 |
| Items, last 12 months | 53 | 5,017,961 |
| Net ingredient cost, June 2026 | £1,695 | £610,314 |
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