BC Coalition of Osteoporosis Physicians

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Denosumab Biosimilar Switch-March 3rd, 2025- Pharmacist Resource

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Have you experienced a spinal fracture from Osteoporosis?

You may be eligible to participate in a study on virtual rehabilitation in addition to your standard therapy. See the poster below for...

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Dr. David Kendler receives 2024 Lindy Fraser Award

Dr. David Kendler receives the 2024 Lindy Fraser Award on September 28, 2024

Drs. James Yeung and Raheem Kherani receive UBC Innovation Award 2024

Dr. James Yeung and Dr. Raheem Kherani received UBC Innovation Award on September 27, 2024

Recent Articles

Post hip fracture orthogeriatric care-a Canadian position paper addressing challenges in care and strategies to meet quality indicators

Khan AA, AbuAlrob H, Al-Alwani H, et al. Osteoporos Int. 2023 Jun;34(6):1011-1035. doi: 10.1007/s00198-022-06640-3. Epub 2023 Apr 4. PMID: 37014390; PMCID: PMC10202990.

CRAJ. 2022;32(3):12

A narrative on Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) initiatives in BC

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The role of osteoanabolic agents in the management of patients with osteoporosis.

McClung MR, Rothman MS, Lewiecki EM, Hanley DA, Harris ST, Miller PD, Kendler DL.

Postgrad Med. 2022 Aug;134(6):541-551. doi: 10.1080/00325481.2022.2069582. Epub 2022 May 30.

PMID: 35635798 Review.

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BC Coalition of Osteoporosis Physicians

The British Columbia Coalition of Osteoporosis Physicians (BCCOP) was formed in 2018 to address deficiencies in osteoporosis care. The coalition brings together BC physicians, and allied health professionals, interested in representing patient care needs to those agencies responsible for making decisions on access to care. We collaborate with Osteoporosis Canada and others with similar agendas. Our funding is from government and health authority sources.

Osteoporosis Care Gap

In BC, like many other Canadian provinces, osteoporosis management is not a health priority despite the significant morbidity associated with this disease. We need access to diagnostic and therapeutic tools that align with clinical guidelines.

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Our Members

Meet our wide range of physicians and allied health members who prioritize osteoporosis care for the people of British Columbia

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Our Advocacy Work

By providing a unified voice, we strive to advocate for patients with osteoporosis and positively influence osteoporosis management and treatment reimbursement policies in our province.

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Physician Quick Links

Guideline recommendations, clinical calculators, patient exercise handouts and more. Find what you need to effectively treat your patients with osteoporosis here.

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Patient Resources

Access tools for managing your osteoporosis here, including a calcium calculator, to ensure you are getting enough calcium in your diet, and exercise recommendations for a variety of mobility needs.

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