Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant treatment gaps and inappropriate prescribing in osteoporosis management in Ireland, indicating urgent need for improvement.
These data suggest the majority of patients with osteoporosis or at high risk of fracture in Ireland today do not receive appropriate osteoporosis treatment, while inappropriate prescribing is substantial. These findings suggest that the true treatment gap in Ireland is substantially larger than aggregate estimates imply.
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