O03  Prevalence of fragility fractures and medication prescription for osteoporosis in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica: results from the PMR Cohort Study

Conclusion Despite guidelines, fewer than 50% of patients were prescribed medications for osteoporosis. This data highlights the risks of fractures in PMR patients who have experienced previous falls. Over a period of two years, medication for osteoporosis was significantly protective, hence more needs to b e done to encourage adherence to guidelines. Further studies need to address reasons for non-adherence to guidelines and the effects of long-term treatment.Disclosure B. Sokhal: None.S.L. Hider: None.Z. Paskins: None.C.D. Mallen: None.S. Muller: None.
Source: Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Source Type: research