Selecting an appropriate and reimbursed anti-osteoporotic treatment option: a practical tool in the Belgian setting

Acta Clin Belg. 2012 Jan-Feb;67(1):13-8. doi: 10.2143/ACB.67.1.2062620.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent and often undertreated disease in the elderly. Osteoporosis-related fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Anti-osteoporotic drugs are only reimbursed by the Belgian government if strict conditions are fulfilled. The aim of this paper was to create a practical tool to guide the physician and other health care professionals to make an appropriate choice. Two flowcharts, based on Belgian reimbursement criteria and literature review were developed. Both tools provide an overview of the reimbursed pharmacological agents in the management of osteoporosis in male and female subjects.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Belgium
  • Critical Pathways*
  • Decision Support Techniques*
  • Decision Trees
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteoporosis / complications
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis*
  • Osteoporosis / therapy*
  • Reimbursement Mechanisms*