Bisphosphonates
Bisphosphonates are currently used as first-line treatments in postmenopausal
women with proven osteoporosis who are not suffering from menopausal symptoms.
Tablets should be swallowed with water, in an upright position, at least 30
minutes before the first food or drink of the day and at least 30 minutes before
lying down. Didronel should be taken with water in the middle of a 4 hour fast.
Prices are for 28 days unless otherwise stated.
| Alendronic acid (Alendronate) | 10mg | 1x daily | £1.45 for 28 |
| Alendronic acid (Alendronate) | 70mg | 1x weekly | £0.91 for 4 |
| Alendronate (Fosamax once weekly) |
70mg |
1x weekly |
£22.80 |
| Alendronate (Fosamax) treatment dose |
10mg |
1x daily |
£23.12 |
| Alendronate/vit D (Fosavance) |
70mg/2800iu | 1x weekly | £22.80 |
| Etidronate (Didronel PMO)
|
200mg |
1 Didronel daily for 14 days
|
£19.48 £for 3 months |
| Ibandronic acid ( Bonviva) | 150mg | 1x monthly | £18.40 |
| Ibandronic acid injection (Bonviva injection) |
3mg in 3mls soln | 3mg by slow i.v. inj. Over 15-30 secs. every 3 months | £68.64 per 3mls |
| Risedronate (Actonel once a week) |
35mg |
1x weekly |
£19.12 |
| Risedronate (Actonel) |
5mg |
1x daily |
£17.99 |