About Disease state for product information:

Osteoporosis, meaning 'porous bones' is a progressive disease which increases the risk of fracture, particularly in the spine, wrists and hips due to a reduction in bone strength. Osteoporosis can cause pain, loss of movement, inability to perform daily tasks, and in many cases, death. The declining level of oestrogen results in an increase in bone breakdown (resorption), which can lead to a loss of bone density and hence stability6.


About EVISTA(R):

EVISTA(R) (raloxifene 60mg) is a prescription medication called a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM). It is indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has been shown that raloxifene made bones stronger and less likely to break(4). EVISTA(R) has been taken by up to 30,8 million women worldwide, up to 8 million of them were treated in Europe(5).

About DAIICHI SANKYO

DAIICHI SANKYO is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on researching and marketing innovative medications. The company was created in 2005 through the merger of two traditional Japanese enterprises, Daiichi and Sankyo. With net sales of nearly 7.3 billion EUR in fiscal year 2009 (as of March 31st) , DAIICHI SANKYO is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. The company's world headquarters is in Tokyo, its European base is located in Munich. DAIICHI SANKYO has affiliates in 12 European countries and has been one of the strongest Japanese pharmaceutical companies located in Europe since it set up European production facilities and marketing offices in 1990. The company's research activities focus on the areas of cardiovascular diseases, hematology, anti-infectives and cancer. Its aim is to develop medications that are "best" in their class or to create new classes of pharmaceutical drugs. For more information, please visit: http://www.daiichi-sankyo.eu

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