27th February 2025

A 62-year-old man who is a current heavy smoker with severe COPD takes prednisolone 10 mg daily.

A 62-year-old man who is a current heavy smoker with severe COPD takes prednisolone 10 mg daily. He has been experiencing back pain for quite some time but is yet to visit his GP. During a hospital admission for an infective exacerbation of COPD, he undergoes a CT chest, which shows multiple vertebral fractures.

Which bone protective agent is first-line in this patient?

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