Question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at hip) is intolerant to oral bisphosphonates due to severe dyspepsia. She has no history of VTE or cardiovascular disease. Her renal function is normal (eGFR > 60). According to NICE TA161, which is the most appropriate alternative treatment?

Accepted Answer

Denosumab injection

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Zoledronic acid infusion

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Teriparatide injection

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Calcium and Vitamin D supplements only

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at hip) is intolerant to oral bisphosphonates due to severe dyspepsia. She has no history of VTE or cardiovascular disease. Her renal function is normal (eGFR > 60). According to NICE TA161, which is the most appropriate alternative treatment?