Question

A 60-year-old woman with known osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at the hip) is intolerant to oral bisphosphonates due to severe oesophagitis. Her renal function is eGFR 50 ml/min/1.73m². What is a suitable alternative pharmacological treatment according to NICE CG146?

Accepted Answer

Denosumab

Answer

Zoledronic acid (intravenous)

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Teriparatide

Answer

Calcium and Vitamin D alone

Practice question

A 60-year-old woman with known osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at the hip) is intolerant to oral bisphosphonates due to severe oesophagitis. Her renal function is eGFR 50 ml/min/1.73m². What is a suitable alternative pharmacological treatment according to NICE CG146?