Question

A 65-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at the hip) is intolerant of oral bisphosphonates due to severe oesophageal irritation. Her eGFR is 55 ml/min/1.73m². According to NICE TA464, which of the following would be an appropriate alternative treatment option?

Accepted Answer

Denosumab injection

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Strontium ranelate

Answer

Intravenous zoledronic acid

Answer

Teriparatide injection

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at the hip) is intolerant of oral bisphosphonates due to severe oesophageal irritation. Her eGFR is 55 ml/min/1.73m². According to NICE TA464, which of the following would be an appropriate alternative treatment option?