ALENDRONATE SODIUM vs ATELVIA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALENDRONATE SODIUM and ATELVIA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALENDRONATE SODIUM	ATELVIA
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$7.76 /30	~$73.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALENDRONATE SODIUM	RISEDRONATE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Jubilant Cadista	Apil
Dosage forms	Solution, Tablet	Tablet, delayed release
Drug class	Bisphosphonate	Bisphosphonate
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 561 hours — roughly 23 days
Treats	Extramammary Paget Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis	Extramammary Paget Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

alendronate sodium atelvia

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$7.76 /30

~$73.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALENDRONATE SODIUM

RISEDRONATE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Jubilant Cadista

Apil

Dosage forms

Solution, Tablet

Tablet, delayed release

Drug class

Bisphosphonate

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 561 hours — roughly 23 days

Treats

Extramammary Paget Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Alendronate Sodium or Atelvia?

Alendronate Sodium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $7.76 vs $73.02 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Alendronate Sodium and Atelvia?

Alendronate Sodium contains Alendronate Sodium, while Atelvia contains Risedronate Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.