Teriparatide vs Ibandronic acid
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ibandronic acid was dispensed 3,784.3× as often as Teriparatide in April 2026 — 11,353 items versus 3 in England.
3items
Teriparatide · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
11,353items
Ibandronic acid · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Teriparatide versus Ibandronic acid: national items dispensed by month
▬ Teriparatide · ╌ Ibandronic acid
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Teriparatide | Ibandronic acid |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 3 | 11,353 |
| Items, last 12 months | 49 | 147,821 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £705 | £353,137 |
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