30th April 2024

A 78-year-old lady goes to her GP following a DXA scan

A 78-year-old lady goes to her GP following a DXA scan to assess her bone mineral density. The result shows a bone mineral density T-score of -2.6. She has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus and congestive cardiac failure with reduced ejection fraction. Her recent eGFR is 64 mL/min/1.73 m2.

Which of the following osteoporosis treatments is contraindicated in this patient?

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