IV form of Boniva (ibandronate)

March 2006

Roche will soon promote an IV form of Boniva (ibandronate).

It's the first IV bisphosphonate approved for osteoporosis.

Some patients get Aredia (pamidronate) or Zometa (zoledronic acid) for osteoporosis...but these injectable bisphosphonates aren't approved for this use.

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IV form of Boniva (ibandronate)

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