6.4.1 Bisphosphonates

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Pack Price
28 tablet £7.50
Pack Price
4 tablet £0.95

Restricted to use in those patients with swallowing difficulties only- review ongoing need for bisphosphonate.

http://www.eastkentformulary.nhs.uk/media/1082/ekpg-bisphosphonate-drug-holiday-guidelines-for-gps-feb-18.pdf

Pack Price
4 tablet £11.60
Pack Price
28 tablet
Pack Price
1 tablet £1.33
3 tablet
Pack Price
28 tablet £43.94
Pack Price
28 tablet £21.51
30 tablet
Pack Price
12 tablet
4 tablet £1.49

For Pagets disease

Pack Price
28 tablet £143.83
Pack Price
60 tablet £114.44
Pack Price
10 tablet
50 tablet
60 tablet £146.43

Prescribe generic risedronate with calcium and vitamin D tablets.

Pack Price
4 week supply (1 week supply (1 tab + 6 sach)) £17.95

In light of the MHRA recommendation, regarding concerns around cardiovascular safety beyond the already recognised risk of venous thromboembolism, the Kent and Medway osteoporosis group have issued the following guidance For patients under osteoporosis specialists at present, and due to be seen within the next 3 months, stop treatment if there is concern and alternatives can be considered at the next visit. For others, consider using a bisphosphonate.

Pack Price
28 sachet £149.91