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Medicines denosumabQuestion & answer

denosumab · Medicine question

Is denosumab a bisphosphonate?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is a monoclonal antibody that blocks RANKL. Both treatments reduce bone breakdown but work differently.

Sources for this answer

Obodence 60 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3
Osenvelt 120mg vialemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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