Question

A 65-year-old woman with osteoporotic vertebral fractures is started on bisphosphonate therapy (alendronate). According to NICE, which key supplement should be co-prescribed unless contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

Calcium and vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Magnesium

Answer

Iron

Answer

Folic acid

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman with osteoporotic vertebral fractures is started on bisphosphonate therapy (alendronate). According to NICE, which key supplement should be co-prescribed unless contraindicated?