Learn About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that causes bones to weaken and become brittle, to the point where a stumble or even basic stress – like a sneeze or sudden movement – can result in a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures are most commonly seen in the hips, wrists and spine.
Bone is living tissue in a perpetual state of being broken down and replaced. When the creation of new bone happens slower than the removal of old tissue, the result is osteoporosis. Men and women of all ethnicities can experience this condition, but post-menopausal white and Asian women are at the highest risk.
Osteoporosis Treatment
Medications, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones. To determine an osteoporosis treatment recommendation, a doctor will most likely perform a bone density test to estimate your risk of breaking a bone in the next decade.
If the risk is low to moderate, you may not need medication right away and instead be told to focus on minimizing risk factors and modifying your lifestyle. For patients with more progressive osteoporosis who are at higher risk for fractures, the most commonly prescribed medications are bisphosphonates.
Skyemed, Your Partner Against Osteoporosis
Skyemed is an ACHC-certified pharmacy that can be a strong partner in your fight against Osteoporosis. We assist you through each stage of therapy and optimize your specific drug regimen, to give you the best chance of achieving your intended treatment outcomes.
Here is just some of what we do:
- Verify and explain your insurance benefits
- Research financial assistance programs (and enroll if you qualify)
- Educate you on your disease and train you in self-care
- Provide expert side effect management consultations
- Offer on-call pharmacist services
- Free next day delivery (subject to conditions)
- Remind you about refill and drug compliance policies
Financial Assistance
Our priority is to make critical medications affordable. Learn about different assistance programs and how Skyemed can help.
Contact Us Today
1332 North Federal Hwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
Pharmacy Hours: 9:00am-5:30pm
Phone: 866-778-8255
Fax: 800-432-6614
Infusion Fax: 866-398-2988