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Secondary fracture prevention with osteoporosis medication after a fragility fracture in Sweden remains low despite new guidelines.

Stina EkAnna C MeyerMaria SääfMargareta HedströmKarin Modig
Published in: Archives of osteoporosis (2023)
Despite increasing prescription proportions, medical treatment for secondary fracture prevention remains low. In addition, it is more common to be prescribed vitamin D or calcium than osteoporosis medication after a fragility fracture, contrary to current guidelines. These results indicate that there is room for improvement for Fracture Liaison Services in Sweden.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • hip fracture
  • postmenopausal women
  • primary care
  • bone mineral density
  • clinical practice
  • adverse drug