21st July 2023

A 78-year-old lady fractured her left hip after falling from a standing height in the garden.

A 78-year-old lady fractured her left hip after falling from a standing height in the garden. She has no other medical conditions and takes no regular medication. Following discharge, she has a DEXA scan with a T score of her right hip of -3.5. As a result, she has been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

What medication should she be offered to reduce her risk of further fractures?

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