Friends of the National Osteoporosis Foundation

The Bisphosphonate Calcium Partnership

OS-CAL Professional

This professional site has been designed especially for the healthcare practitioner involved in the treatment and/or management of osteoporosis and osteopenia. We hope the information here will help you address some of the key issues you are currently facing in the management of osteoporosis.

The site includes up-to-date clinical information that is designed to answer or confirm some of the treatment questions you may have. The site also provides downloadable patient counseling materials to help enhance physician-to-patient dialogue. Plus, you will find key osteoporosis resource links to help provide additional information.


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* Based on NIH study, when taken as directed, OS-CAL formulation of 500 mg calcium + 200 IU vitamin D3.

† Prescribing information for: Fosamax® & Fosamax plus DTM - Merck, Actonel® & Actonel® with Calcium - Procter & Gamble, Boniva® - Roche

References

  1. Guenther C et al. Nothing works without Calcium and Vitamin D. Oasis online abstracts, Presentation T393
  2. USDA's Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals 1994-1996
  3. Jackson RD et al. Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation and the Risk of Fractures. February 16, 2006; N Engl J Med. 354(7)