Bisphosphonate alternative regimens for the prevention of osteoporotic fragility fractures: BLAST-OFF, a mixed-methods study

Background Bisphosphonates are a class of medication commonly used to treat osteoporosis. Alendronate is recommended as the first-line treatment; however, long-term adherence (both treatment compliance and persistence) is poor. Alternative bisphosphonates are available, which can be given intravenou...

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Published in:	Health Technology Assessment
Main Authors:	Opinder Sahota, Melanie Narayanasamy, Anastasios Bastounis, Zoe Paskins, Simon Bishop, Tessa Langley, Neil Gittoes, Sarah Davis, Ann Baily, Moira Holmes, Jo Leonardi-Bee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	NIHR Journals Library 2024-04-01
Subjects:	osteoporosis compliance persistence adherence bisphosphonate alendronate risedronate ibandronate zoledronate intravenous health-economics mixed methods qualitative
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.3310/WYPF0472