Guidelines for the management of osteoporosis
Bisphosphonate holiday guidance
Strontium ranelate (Protelos) sachets discontinuation memo
Recommended drugs
Alendronic acid 70 mg tablets
Binosto 70 mg effervescent tablets (Alendronate) - option for patients with swalloing difficulties
Risedronate 35mg tablets
Teriparatide
Denosumab
HRT
Calcium and Vitamin D
Drug Traffic Light Key:
Green – On Formulary
Amber – Restricted use, see local guidelines
Purple – Specialist use/initiation
Red – Non Formulary
Relative Costs Key (where indicated):
£££££ - high
£££ - moderate
£ - low