ALENDRONATE SODIUM vs FOSAMAX
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
70/100
70/100
Pharmacy pays
~$7.76 /30
~$7.76 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
ALENDRONATE SODIUM
ALENDRONATE SODIUM
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Solution, Tablet
Tablet
Drug class
Bisphosphonate
Bisphosphonate
Boxed warning
None
None
Treats
Extramammary Paget Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Extramammary Paget Disease, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Frequently asked questions
Which is better-rated, Alendronate Sodium or Fosamax?
Alendronate Sodium and Fosamax are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.
Which is cheaper, Alendronate Sodium or Fosamax?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $7.76 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Alendronate Sodium and Fosamax?
Both Alendronate Sodium and Fosamax share the active ingredient Alendronate Sodium.
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.