24th September 2020

A 58-year-old woman with polymyalgia rheumatica takes 15 mg prednisolone once daily

A 58-year-old woman with polymyalgia rheumatica takes 15 mg prednisolone once daily to manage her condition and has done so for one year. Her GP is concerned about the effect this may have on her bone density, however she does not have a history of fragility fractures.

For the patient above, please select the SINGLE best drug to prescribe. Select ONE option from the list above.