Teriparatide vs Denosumab
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Denosumab was dispensed 2,666.3× as often as Teriparatide in March 2026 — 10,665 items versus 4 in England.
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Teriparatide · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
10,665items
Denosumab · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Teriparatide versus Denosumab: national items dispensed by month
▬ Teriparatide · ╌ Denosumab
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Teriparatide | Denosumab |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 4 | 10,665 |
| Items, last 12 months | 48 | 120,559 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £977 | £1,990,026 |
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