FDA drug class
Bisphosphonates list
Every FDA-approved prescription drug the FDA NDC directory tags with the Bisphosphonate [EPC] class, with brand names and DEA schedules.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
The FDA NDC directory lists 6 single-ingredient drugs in this class: alendronate, ibandronate, pamidronate, risedronate, risedronate sodium hemi-pentahydrate, zoledronic acid. Another 2 combination products include one of them.
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Bisphosphonates (8)
| Drug | Brand names | Type | NDC listings | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alendronate | Fosamax | Single ingredient | 36 | Not controlled |
| Ibandronate | None listed | Single ingredient | 9 | Not controlled |
| Pamidronate | None listed | Single ingredient | 5 | Not controlled |
| Risedronate | None listed | Single ingredient | 15 | Not controlled |
| Risedronate sodium hemi-pentahydrate | None listed | Single ingredient | 6 | Not controlled |
| Zoledronic acid | Reclast | Single ingredient | 35 | Not controlled |
| Alendronate and cholecalciferol | Fosamax Plus D | Combination | 2 | Not controlled |
| Risedronate and risedronate sodium hemipentahydrate | Actonel, Atelvia | Combination | 6 | Not controlled |
FDA established pharmacologic class: Bisphosphonate [EPC].
Questions
What drugs are Bisphosphonates?
The FDA NDC directory lists 6 single-ingredient drugs in this class: alendronate, ibandronate, pamidronate, risedronate, risedronate sodium hemi-pentahydrate, zoledronic acid. Another 2 combination products include one of them.
Where does this list come from?
From the established pharmacologic class (EPC) field FDA publishes for each listing in the NDC directory. A drug is listed when most of its prescription listings carry the class.
Related
- AlendronateFosamax
- IbandronateFDA label
- PamidronateFDA label
- RisedronateFDA label
- Zoledronic acidReclast
- Alendronate and cholecalciferolFosamax Plus D
- All drug classesFDA EPC
- Controlled substances by scheduleDEA list
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