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Alendronic acid 5 mg
NDC: 00093-5140-56
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.13 / tablet
30-day estimate: $3.82 · 90-day: $11.46
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-01-21
Pricing shown is an estimate based on the active ingredient. The exact strength, dose form, and packaging may differ.
Pricing estimated from an ingredient/name-based match because no exact or sibling-family NADAC row was available.
Basis: Ingredient-level name match for alendronate
Estimated fair retail range
$5.74 – $11.47
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| brand — alendronic acid 70 MG Oral Tablet [Fosamax]← cheapest | $38.70 / EA | $1161.12 |
| brand — alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 5600 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] | $52.48 / EA | $1574.32 |
| brand — alendronic acid 70 MG / cholecalciferol 2800 UNT Oral Tablet [Fosamax Plus D] | $52.73 / EA | $1581.79 |
| brand — alendronic acid 70 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet [Binosto] | $71.64 / EA | $2149.15 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -2.8% since Dec 2025
⚠️ Important
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