27th February 2025

A 76-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis and a previous left hip hemiarthroplasty has diligently taken her once-weekly alendronate for nearly 5 years.

A 76-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis and a previous left hip hemiarthroplasty has diligently taken her once-weekly alendronate for nearly 5 years. During a routine follow-up appointment with her rheumatologist, she asks what should be done with her alendronate as she recalls being told that it might be stopped after a few years.

What should her rheumatologist advise?

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