Written questions

Osteoporosis: Medical Treatments

Lords · Question HL519 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 10 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Rooker

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they plan to take to ensure standards of treatment for osteoporosis are consistent across England.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 10 Jun 2026

We would expect healthcare professionals to follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical knowledge summary on osteoporosis and the prevention of fragility fractures.The Royal College of General Practitioners also has an e-learning...