Bone Health Medications
This category covers medicines that strengthen bone and correct calcium or vitamin D shortfalls, mainly to prevent fractures in osteoporosis.
Medicines in the Bone Health category
Raloxifene Tablets
60mg
Designed to support bone density, utilized to mitigate the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women by targeting oestrogen pathways.
From $1.02 / tablet View
Calcium Carbonate Tablets
500mg
Used to treat calcium deficiency, indicated to support bone mineral density.
From $0.72 / tablet View
What’s in this category
- Bisphosphonates such as alendronic acid slow bone loss.
- Vitamin D forms like alfacalcidol and calcitriol support calcium balance.
- Calcium supplements such as calcium carbonate.
Conditions it covers
These medicines are used for osteoporosis, osteomalacia and hypocalcaemia.
Bone Health in Asia
Osteoporosis is a growing concern as Asia’s population ages rapidly, particularly in Japan, South Korea and across East Asia. Lower average calcium intake and limited sun exposure in some urban lifestyles add to the risk, making bone-protecting treatments increasingly important across the region.