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- U.S. list price
- $1,096.02 for 90 daysThe maker's price for brand Actonel before discounts · Source: Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report
- Lowest international online pharmacy price
- $3.85 per tablet$65.55 for 90 days, shipping included · brand Actonel 35 mg, not FDA-approved · ships from United Kingdom
FDA-approved generic risedronate 35 mg from $36.15 for 90 days at U.S. pharmacies
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Quick answerAs of Nov 11, 2026, brand Actonel 35 mg costs from $65.55 for about 3 months (1 tablet a week) at licensed pharmacies abroad we compared, vs. $1,022.92 for 12 tablets at the U.S. list price. FDA-approved generic risedronate is sold in the U.S.
Name check: Atelvia (sold as Actonel DR in Canada) is a delayed-release risedronate tablet. It's a separate product, so its prices aren't mixed in here.
Compare Actonel prices from licensed online pharmacies
For comparison U.S. pharmacy list price: $1,096.02 for 90 days ($85.25 per tablet), brand Actonel before insurance. The prices below are from U.S. pharmacies that publish cash prices and from licensed online pharmacies outside the U.S.
| Pharmacy | Medication | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy A | Risedronate Sodium (UK/EU pack, ships from United Kingdom)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | $19.27for 12 tablets$1.61 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $19.27 for 84 days= $20.65 for 90 days+ shippingSave 98%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy B | Risedronate Sodium (UK/EU pack, ships from United Kingdom)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | $29.99for 12 tablets$2.50 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $29.99 for 84 days= $32.13 for 90 days+ shippingSave 97%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy C | Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)35 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $28.74for 12 tablets$2.40 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $33.74 for 84 days= $36.15 for 90 daysSave 97%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy D | Generic Actonel 35mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $47.80for 12 tablets$3.98 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $47.80 for 84 days= $51.21 for 90 days+ shippingSave 95%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy E | Risedronate Sodium (UK/EU pack, ships from United Kingdom)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | $43.43for 12 tablets$3.62 per tablet | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $53.38 for 84 days= $57.19 for 90 daysSave 95%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy F | RisedronateNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Teva Pharmaceuticals | $48for 12 tablets$4.00 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $57.95 for 84 days= $62.09 for 90 daysSave 94%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy G | Brand Actonel 35mg35 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $15.41per 4 tablets · 3 packs = $46.23$3.85 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $61.18 for 84 days= $65.55 for 90 daysSave 94%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy G | Generic equivalent to Actonel 35mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Novartis | $49.34for 12 tablets$4.11 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $64.29 for 84 days= $68.88 for 90 daysSave 94%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | Generic equivalent to Actonel 35mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Novartis | $50.74for 12 tablets$4.23 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $65.69 for 84 days= $70.38 for 90 daysSave 94%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | ACTONEL (UK pack, ships from Mauritius)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusProduct of UK | $71.66for 12 tablets$5.97 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $71.66 for 84 days= $76.78 for 90 daysSave 93%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | ACTONEL (India pack, ships from Mauritius)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusProduct of India | $72.86for 12 tablets$6.07 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $72.86 for 84 days= $78.06 for 90 daysSave 93%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Teva | $72.99for 12 tablets$6.08 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $72.99 for 84 days= $78.20 for 90 daysSave 93%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy K | ACTONELNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusProduct of Mauritius | $74.05for 12 tablets$6.17 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $74.05 for 84 days= $79.34 for 90 daysSave 93%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | ACTONEL (Turkey pack, ships from New Zealand)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of Turkey | $74.06for 12 tablets$6.17 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $74.06 for 84 days= $79.35 for 90 daysSave 93%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy K | ACTONELNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | $76.45for 12 tablets$6.37 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $76.45 for 84 days= $81.91 for 90 daysSave 93%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy F | RisedronateNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Sandoz | $85for 12 tablets$7.08 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $94.95 for 84 days= $101.73 for 90 daysSave 91%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Sandoz | $102.17for 12 tablets$8.51 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $102.17 for 84 days= $109.47 for 90 daysSave 90%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $105.54for 12 tablets$8.80 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $105.54 for 84 days= $113.08 for 90 daysSave 90%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed online pharmacy L | Risedronate 35mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $119for 12 tablets$9.92 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $119 for 84 days= $127.50 for 90 daysSave 88%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy A | Actonel35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $159.46for 12 tablets$13.29 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $159.46 for 84 days= $170.85 for 90 days+ shippingSave 84%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy B | Actonel35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $170.99for 12 tablets$14.25 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $170.99 for 84 days= $183.20 for 90 days+ shippingSave 83%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Actonel (Risedronate Sodium)35 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomMaker listed by pharmacy: Sanofi Aventis | $187.99for 12 tablets$15.67 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $187.99 for 84 days= $201.42 for 90 daysSave 82%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | ACTONEL35 mg · brand · Filled in UKProduct of UK | $206.15for 12 tablets$17.18 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $206.15 for 84 days= $220.87 for 90 daysSave 80%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy K | ACTONEL35 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $208.54for 12 tablets$17.38 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $208.54 for 84 days= $223.44 for 90 daysSave 80%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed Canadian pharmacy M | RisedronateNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Teva Pharma | $67.21per 4 tablets · 3 packs = $201.63$16.80 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $211.58 for 84 days= $226.69 for 90 daysSave 79%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed Canadian pharmacy M | Actonel35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: ABBVIE CORPORATION | $216.85for 12 tablets$18.07 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $226.80 for 84 days= $243 for 90 daysSave 78%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Actonel (Risedronate Sodium)35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Abbvie Corp. | $229.99for 12 tablets$19.17 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $229.99 for 84 days= $246.42 for 90 daysSave 78%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy E | Actonel35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $245.05for 12 tablets$20.42 per tablet | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $255 for 84 days= $273.21 for 90 daysSave 75%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed Canadian pharmacy L | Actonel 35mg35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $262for 12 tablets$21.83 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $262 for 84 days= $280.71 for 90 daysSave 74%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | ACTONEL (USA pack, ships from Canada)35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of USA | $291.11for 12 tablets$24.26 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $291.11 for 84 days= $311.90 for 90 daysSave 72%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy K | ACTONEL35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $293.50for 12 tablets$24.46 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $293.50 for 84 days= $314.46 for 90 daysSave 71%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy G | Brand Actonel 35mg35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Abbvie Corporation | $310.34for 12 tablets$25.86 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $325.29 for 84 days= $348.52 for 90 daysSave 68%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | Brand Actonel 35mg35 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Abbvie Corporation | $331.03for 12 tablets$27.59 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $345.98 for 84 days= $370.69 for 90 daysSave 66%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy NU.S. shipping limited | Risedronate (Generic)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.35 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $70for 12 tablets$5.83 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $84.95 for 84 days= $91.02 for 90 daysSave 92%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy NU.S. shipping limited | Actonel (Risedronate)35 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $155for 12 tablets$12.92 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $169.95 for 84 days= $182.09 for 90 daysSave 83%Worked out from an 84-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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90-day cost = 12.9 tablets at the usual dose of 1 a week, bought as one order of whole packs with one shipping fee. 90-day cost is worked out from each pharmacy's real order size so different pack sizes compare fairly. Orders are kept within a 3-month supply (92 days); a pack that is larger than that is marked and not used for the lowest price at the top of this page. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars. Savings compare with the U.S. list price. The lowest price at the top of this page uses only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price is the pharmacy's own price for one pack, as shown on its website (converted to U.S. dollars when it prices in Canadian dollars). Delivery is the pharmacy's own estimate for the shipping option shown, not a promise; some pharmacies count from when they receive your prescription or ship the order. Total = the packs needed + shipping. When those packs don't add up to exactly 90 days, the row shows what that order costs and, under it, what it works out to for 90 days; we sort by the 90-day amount so pack sizes compare fairly. Prices change often; confirm at checkout. U.S. rows: the cash price a U.S. pharmacy published on its own website on the date shown, for whole fills, plus its standard shipping; no insurance or discount cards. “Fee not published” means the pharmacy doesn’t show its shipping fee before checkout, so that row’s total is the medicine price only.
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| Strength | Lowest brand90 days | Lowest generic abroad90 days, not FDA-approved | Price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actonel 35 mg | $65.55 | $57.19 | $3.85 brand · $3.62 generic |
Lowest 90-day cost with shipping at licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S. now, counting only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price per tablet is for that lowest pack, before shipping. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026.
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90-day prices from 9 licensed pharmacies abroad shipping to the U.S.: $57.19 to $370.69, any strength, shipping included.
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Actonel (risedronate) tablets for osteoporosis: 35 mg once a week or 150 mg once a month. FDA-approved generic risedronate is sold in the U.S.
Actonel cost at a glance
- Generic Actonel is sold in the U.S. The FDA has approved generic risedronate tablets (35 and 150 mg) from several companies, rated equivalent to Actonel (FDA Orange Book). U.S. list prices for generics include $25.00 for four 35 mg tablets (Macleods) and $31.25 for one 150 mg tablet (Aurobindo) (Texas DSHS).
- U.S. list price: brand Actonel 35 mg is $340.98 for a pack of 4 weekly tablets and $1,022.92 for a pack of 12. Actonel 150 mg is $369.33 for 1 monthly tablet and $1,108.00 for 3 (the maker's wholesale price before discounts; Texas DSHS).
- How we count: 1 tablet a week for 35 mg, so about 13 tablets cover 90 days. The 150 mg tablet is taken once a month, so 3 tablets cover about 90 days.
- From online pharmacies abroad: $65.55 to $370.69 for about 3 months of brand Actonel 35 mg, shipping included (checked Nov 11, 2026). The U.S. list price for 12 weekly tablets is $1,022.92.
- With Medicare: your cost depends on your Part D plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 (Medicare.gov).
How much does Actonel cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Actonel costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (list price) | $340.98 for 4 tablets of brand Actonel 35 mg (4 weeks) or $1,022.92 for 12 tablets (12 weeks). Actonel 150 mg is $369.33 for 1 tablet (1 month) or $1,108.00 for 3. Pharmacies may charge more. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| No insurance (generic risedronate) | FDA-approved generic risedronate is sold in the U.S. List prices include $25.00 for 4 tablets and $75.00 for 12 tablets of 35 mg (Macleods), and $31.25 for 1 tablet or $51.75 for 3 tablets of 150 mg (Aurobindo). Ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan's drug list. Ask your plan or pharmacist what you'd pay for brand Actonel and for the generic. | FDA Orange Book |
| Medicare Part D | Your cost depends on your plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100. | Medicare.gov |
| Medicaid | Your state Medicaid program sets any copay. Ask your pharmacist or state Medicaid office. | Medicaid.gov |
Brand Actonel's U.S. list price is $340.98 for four 35 mg weekly tablets and $369.33 for one 150 mg monthly tablet, so a month of either costs about the same (Texas DSHS). This is the maker's wholesale price before discounts. FDA-approved generic risedronate is sold in the U.S., and its list prices in the same report are far lower, for example $25.00 for four 35 mg tablets from Macleods.
Actonel cost with Medicare in 2026
In 2026, Part D plans can charge a deductible of up to $615, and once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year. What you pay for brand Actonel or generic risedronate depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Actonel costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part D deductible | No Medicare drug plan may have a deductible above $615 in 2026. Some plans have none. | Medicare.gov |
| Yearly out-of-pocket cap | Once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100 in 2026, you pay nothing more for covered drugs that year. | Medicare.gov |
Actonel coupons and savings programs
We show the programs that usually fit, cheapest first where we know the price. Private insurance means a plan through work or one you buy yourself. Programs set their own rules, so check the terms before you count on one. We don't save this choice.
eDrugSearch does not offer its own Actonel coupons. These programs can help with the cost of brand Actonel or generic risedronate:
- Medicare Extra Help: if you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help lowers what you pay for prescriptions. (Social Security)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: a free Medicare option that spreads your drug costs into monthly payments across the year. It doesn't lower the total, but it can make costs easier to manage. (Medicare.gov)
Is there a generic Actonel?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic risedronate sodium tablets in 35 mg and 150 mg from several companies, including Teva, Apotex, Sun, Aurobindo and Macleods, all rated equivalent to Actonel. FDA drug listings show generics on the U.S. market, for example Apotex's 150 mg tablets since June 11, 2014.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 mg | Yes | Teva, Apotex, Sun, Macleods and others | — |
| 150 mg | Yes | Apotex, Sun, Aurobindo and others | Jun 11, 2014 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic risedronate made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: risedronate products. As of Nov 11, 2026.
Compare Actonel with similar drugs
Other medicines people often compare with Actonel, such as Fosamax (alendronate) and Boniva (ibandronate), which are also bisphosphonates. Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fosamaxalendronate | Osteoporosis medicine (bisphosphonate) | $29.30 for 90 days | See prices |
| Bonivaibandronate | Bisphosphonate (osteoporosis medicine) | $39.83 for 90 days | See prices |
| Osphenaospemifene | Menopause medicine for painful sex and vaginal dryness (estrogen agonist/antagonist) | $221.93 for 90 days | See prices |
| Premarinconjugated estrogens | Estrogen hormone therapy for menopause symptoms (conjugated estrogens tablets) | $66.18 for 90 days | See prices |
Lowest 90-day price including shipping, from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Actonel used for?
Actonel (risedronate) is a bisphosphonate, a type of medicine that slows bone loss. According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used:
- To treat and prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.
- To increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.
- To treat and prevent osteoporosis caused by long-term steroid (glucocorticoid) medicines.
- To treat Paget's disease of bone.
In the U.S., brand Actonel is sold as a 35 mg tablet taken once a week and a 150 mg tablet taken once a month; the label's daily doses for some uses come from strengths the brand no longer sells here. The label says to swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of plain water at least 30 minutes before the first food, drink or medicine of the day, and to stay upright for 30 minutes afterward. Actonel has no boxed warning. It must not be used by people with certain esophagus problems, people who can't sit or stand upright for 30 minutes, or people with low blood calcium. The label also says the best length of treatment isn't known. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Actonel from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Actonel, compare the U.S. price of FDA-approved generic risedronate before you order. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though under its personal importation policy the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments, generally no more than a three-month supply (FDA). Congress has said enforcement against individuals should focus on imports that pose a significant threat to public health (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act section 804(j)(1), 21 U.S.C. 384(j)(1)). You need a prescription from your doctor. New U.S. Customs rules for mailed orders start January 20, 2027. In Canada, AbbVie sells Actonel 35 mg and 150 mg tablets under the same name (Health Canada).
Read our guide to buying prescription drugs from Canada and what the 2027 customs rules mean. Compare licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Actonel without insurance?
The U.S. list price of brand Actonel 35 mg is $340.98 for 4 weekly tablets, or $1,022.92 for 12 (the maker's wholesale price before discounts). Actonel 150 mg is $369.33 for one monthly tablet. Licensed pharmacies abroad charged from $65.55 for about 3 months of brand Actonel 35 mg in our latest check (Nov 11, 2026). FDA-approved generic risedronate is also sold in the U.S.; ask your pharmacist for its cash price.
Is there a generic Actonel?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic risedronate tablets in 35 mg and 150 mg from several companies, rated equivalent to Actonel. The generic name is risedronate. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic can fill your prescription.
Is Actonel more expensive than risedronate?
At list prices, yes. Four tablets of brand Actonel 35 mg list at $340.98, while four generic risedronate 35 mg tablets from Macleods list at $25.00. These are list prices; ask your pharmacist what you would pay. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is there an Actonel coupon or savings card?
eDrugSearch doesn't offer coupons of its own. FDA-approved generic risedronate is sold in the U.S.; ask your pharmacist for its cash price. If you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help can lower what you pay for prescriptions.
How much does Actonel cost with Medicare?
It depends on your Part D plan's drug list. In 2026, Part D deductibles are capped at $615 and out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 a year. Ask your plan how it covers brand Actonel and generic risedronate. People with limited income can apply for Extra Help.
Is Atelvia the same as Actonel?
No. Both contain risedronate, but Atelvia is a delayed-release 35 mg tablet and a separate product. In Canada it is sold as Actonel DR. Its prices are not included on this page. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
What strengths does Actonel come in?
In the U.S., brand Actonel is sold as 35 mg tablets (packs of 4 or 12, taken once a week) and 150 mg tablets (packs of 1 or 3, taken once a month). The 5 mg, 30 mg and 75 mg brand tablets are listed as discontinued.
Sources
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (Actonel list prices by NDC (0430-0472-03, 0430-0472-07, 0430-0478-01, 0430-0478-02); generic risedronate list prices (Macleods, Aurobindo))
- ACTONEL U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Allergan, Inc. (an AbbVie company), label version 31, effective February 4, 2026)
- Drugs@FDA: Actonel (NDA 020835) (35 mg and 150 mg Prescription, TE code AB; 5 mg, 30 mg and 75 mg Discontinued)
- FDA Orange Book: risedronate products
- FDA NDC Directory: Apotex risedronate 150 mg (NDC 60505-3097) (ANDA 090877, marketing start June 11, 2014)
- FDA NDC Directory: Macleods risedronate 35 mg (NDC 33342-109) (ANDA 203533, marketing start December 9, 2015)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Actonel (AbbVie; 35 mg (DIN 02246896) and 150 mg (DIN 02316838) Marketed; Actonel DR 35 mg (DIN 02370417) Marketed; 5 mg and 30 mg cancelled)
- Medicaid.gov: cost sharing
- Social Security: Medicare Extra Help
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- Medicare.gov: Part D drug costs (deductible up to $615 and $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold in 2026)
- FDA: personal importation
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