Table 11.
Recommendations for denosumab therapy.
| Recommendations | Grading of recommendations | Quality of evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative treatment for patients at high fracture risk | I | A |
| Alternative treatment for patients at very high fracture risk who are unable to use osteoanabolic agents | IIa | A |
| Reassess fracture risk after 5–10 years of therapy | IIa | A |
| Consider continuing treatment for up to 10 years or switching to another therapy if remaining at high fracture risk or very high fracture risk before treatment | IIa | A |
| Educate patients on the importance of regularly receiving denosumab | I | B |
| Consider transition to potent bisphosphonates after denosumab discontinuation | IIa | B |