MedHead Message:
Generic Fosamax is $6 per month, compared to Prolia, and they work the same.
References:
1. Effects of denosumab on bone mineral density and bone turnover in postmenopausal women., J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 2008, vol. 93 (pg. 2149-57) 2.Denosumab for prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis., N Engl J Med, 2009, vol. 361 (pg. 756-65
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A systematic review and economic evaluation of alendronate, etidronate, risedronate, raloxifene and teriparatide for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
4. https://www.goodrx.com/prolia?drug-name=prolia
5. https://www.goodrx.com/fosamax?drug-name=fosamax
