21st July 2023

A 60-year-old gentleman sustained a radius fracture after falling from a standing height.

A 60-year-old gentleman sustained a radius fracture after falling from a standing height. His history includes poorly controlled asthma, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, atrial fibrillation, and depression. He takes long term prednisolone, formoterol, ramipril, simvastatin, sertraline, and rivaroxaban.

Which medication significantly increases his risk of osteoporosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.