title: Once-weekly treatment for osteoporosis.
abstract: Daily oral bisphosphonates are a well-established treatment option for osteoporosis. However, many patients find the daily dosing regimen inconvenient. Once-weekly alendronate offers greater convenience to patients while providing equal efficacy.
authors: University of Wales College of Medicine, Academic Centre/Bone Research Unit, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, South Glamorgan, Wales CF64 2XX.
authors: Mike
authors: M
authors: Stone
mesh_terms: D019386:Alendronate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013810:Therapeutic Equivalency
chemical_list: D019386:Alendronate