Labeled for this condition
Medicines for osteoporosis
16 medicines have an FDA label indicated for osteoporosis; 11 are listed from generic labelers and 0 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for osteoporosis?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | Climara, Divigel, Minivelle | 40 labelers | $0.0635 per tablet 1 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 60 |
| Ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone | Femlyv, Nortrel, Alyacen | 18 labelers | $0.181 per tablet 21 1-20 tablet | Yes | No current entry | 8 |
| Alendronate | Binosto, Fosamax | 16 labelers | $0.256 per tablet 70 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Zoledronic acid | Reclast | 21 labelers | $0.475 per mL 5 mg/100 mL | No | No current entry | 6 |
| Risedronate | Actonel, Atelvia | 8 labelers | $12.91 per tablet 150 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Raloxifene | Evista | 17 labelers | $0.223 per tablet 60 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
| Denosumab | Bomyntra, Denosumab-Bmwo, Osenvelt | none listed | $1,862.74 per mL 60 mg/mL syringe | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Estradiol and norethindrone | Lopreeza, Combipatch, Activella | 7 labelers | $0.802 per tablet 0.5-0.1 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 4 |
| Estrogens conjugated | Premarin | 1 labeler | $5.47 per tablet 0.625 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Calcitonin salmon | Miacalcin | 10 labelers | $13.10 per mL 200 unit spr | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Teriparatide | Forteo, Bonsity | 4 labelers | $479.95 per mL 560 mcg/2.24 mL pen | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Ibandronate | none listed | 9 labelers | $2.68 per tablet 150 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Alendronate and cholecalciferol | Fosamax | none listed | $52.51 per unit 70 mg-5600 unit | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Bazedoxifene and estrogens conjugated | Duavee | none listed | $6.48 per tablet 0.45-20 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Abaloparatide | Tymlos | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Estradiol and levonorgestrel | Climara | none listed | $59.64 per patch Climara pro patch | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price