Derbyshire Medicines Management and Clinical Policies
GREEN: Alendronic acid 70mg once weekly tablets. Cost effective to prescribe generically.
GREY: Alendronic acid 70mg once weekly effervescent tablets, restricted for patients with dysphagia or long-term swallowing difficulties only. (See Chapter 6 for further details). (Decision date - August 2016).
Do Not Prescribe (DNP): Not to be prescribed by brand - Fosamax. (Decision date - August 2019).
