The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
				
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March 19, 2001
                		
                	Once-a-week Alendronate (Fosamax)
					
					
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Once-a-week Alendronate (Fosamax)
March 19, 2001 (Issue: 1100)
					Once-a-week formulations of alendronate (Fosamax) in 35- and 70-mg tablets have now been approved by the FDA and are being heavily promoted for prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.  A new formulation of risedronate (Actonel) for...more
 
        			
        			
					
					
					
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