Brand-name prescription
Fosamax
alendronate
Compare your options
| Compare | FosamaxBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Fosamax name | Regular genericalendronate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $38.70per tablet | Not sold | Lowest$0.26per tablet |
| Same as Fosamax? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Fosamax | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 70 mg tabletper tablet | $38.70 | $0.26 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Fosamax, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Fosamax.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Fosamax’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.