Protelos, first in new class of osteoporosis therapies launched today

Protelos (strontium ranelate), the only osteoporosis therapy to simultaneously increase bone formation and decrease bone resorption, was launched today by Servier Laboratories. The first in a new class of osteoporosis therapies called dual action bone agents (DABAs), Protelos is licenced for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis to reduce the risk of vertebral and hip fracture.

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