Outline of a recommended approach to sequential therapy: in a patient with severe osteoporosis at high imminent risk of fracture following fracture risk assessment, a bone forming agent for 1-2 years is recommended (duration according to prescribing guidelines). Following this, bone-forming therapy, a consolidation period of antiresorptive therapy (such as a bisphosphonate or denosumab) is recommended. Monitoring, including assessment of treatment adherence and reassessment of fracture risk, is required. Reproduced with permission from (73).