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Data collection strategy. Patients who had at least one serum creatinine measured in 2002–2003 and at least one PCP visit thereafter were included. The last creatinine prior to 2004 was used to determine eGFR. Bisphosphonate prescriptions from January 2004 through May 2007 were determined. Clinical diagnoses, laboratory test results and other medications were assessed throughout the study period. PCP = primary care physician. eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate.
