A Study of Bonviva/Boniva (Ibandronate) in Biphosphonate-Naïve Women With Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis

Interventional, Single Arm, Open Label Study of the Efficacy, Safety and Compliance to the Treatment With Intravenous (IV) Ibandronate (Bonviva®) in the Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment of Bisphosphonates naïve Patients in Daily Practice

This single arm, open label study will assess the efficacy and safety of and compliance to treatment with Bonviva/Boniva (ibandronate) in biphosphonate-naïve patients with post-menopausal osteoporosis. Patients will receive Bonviva/Boniva at a dose of 3 mg intravenously every three months. Anticipated time on study treatment is 12 months with a follow-up of 12 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female patients, > 50 years of age
• Diagnosed osteoporosis
• Bone mineral density < minus 2.5 SD or osteoporotic fracture
• At least 3 years after menopause

Exclusion Criteria:

• Impaired renal function
• Contra-indication to Calcium or Vitamin D therapy
• Previous or current treatment with biphosphonates