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But denosumab is a first-in-class drug: It's a biologic, which means it will likely be much more expensive than its competitor drugs, some of which are available as cheaper generics. The drug also boasts an extremely convenient dosing regimen -- subcutaneous injection every six months.
If the agency follows the advice of the panel -- and it usually does -- denosumab, marketed as Prolia, would join the ranks of other osteoporosis drugs such as zoledronic acid (Reclast), risedronate sodium (Actonel), and ibandronate sodium (Boniva) to treat osteoporosis, which effects about 10 million Americans.