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ea0039ep18 | Bone | BSPED2015

Trends of use of bisphosphonates in children with secondary osteoporosis

Henderson S , Alhashem G , Shaikh G , Mason A , Ahmed S F , Wong S C

Aim: To review trends in bisphosphonate use in children with secondary osteoporosis attending a Tertiary Paediatric Endocrine Unit (2004–July 2015).Methods: Data were gathered from a combination of a clinical and pharmacy database. Results reported as median (range).Results: A total of 42 children (19M) commenced on bisphosphonates treatment over the 11-year period, median age 11.8 years (3.3–18.4). 19 were on pamidronate...