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In short Alendronate price by strength What Alendronate is Who looks up Alendronate Where to get Alendronate How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesAlendronate costs from $5.53 for one fill at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Fosamax.
Alendronate is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it. Prices as of October 11, 2026; no insurance needed.
Alendronate price by strength
| Strength | Price per fill | Pack | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | $7.39 | 30 count | View |
| 35 mg | $6.15 | Pack of 4 Tablets, 4 Tablets | View |
| 70 mg | $5.53 | Pack of 4 Tablets, 4 Tablets | View |
A 30 count is 30 units of the product (pills, capsules or the pack size Cost Plus lists), not a promise of 30 days. These are Cost Plus Drugs’ own cash prices, including their pharmacy fee. Shipping is added at their checkout. Pymander adds no fee or markup. Prices checked October 11, 2026 and can change.
Of the 5 medications in the Bones & joints group priced per fill in our catalog, Alendronate has the lowest price. The middle price for that group is $8.51.
What Alendronate is
A bisphosphonate: it slows the cells that break down bone, so bones stay thicker and break less.
What it’s for
Treating and preventing osteoporosis in women and men, including bone loss from steroids.
How it’s taken
Once a week, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of plain water. Stay upright and wait at least 30 minutes before food, drinks or other medicines.
Good to know
Lying down too soon can burn the food pipe; trouble swallowing or chest pain on swallowing needs a check. Rarely it causes jaw bone problems or unusual thigh fractures, so mention new thigh or groin pain and tell the dentist.
The plain-language description on this page was written from public medical sources and has not been reviewed by a clinician. Use it to get oriented, then check with your own clinician or pharmacist.
Who looks up Alendronate
People search for Alendronate when they are dealing with osteoporosis, osteopenia, bone loss, Paget’s disease, steroid bone loss. Alendronate is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
For more on what it treats and how it is taken, see Alendronate: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Alendronate
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $5.53 and up | Price includes their pharmacy fee. Shipping is per order. | Open |
| GoodRx Discount coupon | See price on their site | Free coupon prices at local pharmacies. Prices vary by pharmacy and ZIP code. | Open |
| Amazon Pharmacy Mail-order pharmacy | See price on their site | Search for this medication to see Amazon’s price. Prime members can add RxPass, a flat monthly fee for a list of common generics. | Open |
Only Cost Plus Drugs publishes a machine-readable price list, so it is the only price we quote. For the others we link to their pages and do not guess a number.
How Pymander fits
Pymander is an AI-native, cash-pay healthcare system. This catalog lists prices from outside sources so you can compare before you pay, and Pymander does not sell Alendronate or add a fee on top. You can text our free AI doctor with questions about a symptom or a medication, and bring the care note to the clinician who decides your treatment.
Common questions
How much does Alendronate cost without insurance?
Alendronate costs from $5.53 for one fill at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Alendronate?
Alendronate is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
Is there a cheaper way to buy Alendronate?
Compare Cost Plus Drugs with a discount coupon such as GoodRx at a local pharmacy, since prices differ by pharmacy and ZIP code. Ask the pharmacy for its cash price in writing before you pay.
Does Pymander charge extra for Alendronate?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.