Although there is no cure for osteoporosis, five medications are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis. Each of these medications slows or stops bone loss, increases bone density and reduces fracture risk.

Estrogen replacement therapy or hormone replacement therapy (ERT/HRT), fosamax, actonel, and miocalcin may be prescribed to prevent and/or osteoporosis.