Osteoporosis IV Infusion Treatment
Osteoporosis causes our bones to lose strength and become weaker and thinner. This weakness results in bones breaking more easily. As treatment of Osteoporosis at our IV Infusion Centre, your doctor may prescribe an annual IV Infusion treatment. Zoledronic Acid helps increase bone density, strengthens your bones and reduces the risk of fractures.
IV infusions for Osteoporosis Treatment at our centre
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones which leads to them becoming thin and fragile. Subsequently, this results in bones breaking more easily. Sometimes this can occur even if you only have a minor injury, or while doing everyday activities.
Osteoporosis can occur at any age, but is very common in older adults, affecting over 50% of women and around 30% of men aged over 60 in NZ. Osteoporosis can be inherited, so it’s good to be aware if it runs in your family.
Fortunately, you can control some of the risk factors associated with osteoporosis. Being mindful of a good diet, not smoking, minimising alcohol, having adequate calcium and Vitamin D and doing regular weight-bearing exercise all help. Check out our physio-led classes for Osteoporosis.
Treatment options include medication that will start to protect and strengthen your bones and reduce the risk of fractures.
One treatment option for this condition is to get an Intravenous Infusion of Zoledronic Acid. Our clinical team can prescribe you an IV Infusion for Osteoporosis treatment if necessary.
What happens when you have an IV Infusion for Osteoporosis treatment?
- If you require IV therapy, our centre staff will administer a Zoledronic Acid infusion. Quite simply, a drip is inserted into your vein. The infusion takes around 15 to 30 minutes.
- Usually, Osteoporosis medication given by IV Infusion is prescribed annually.
- You will also have blood tests to monitor your calcium levels.
- To get good results from the IV Infusion of Zoledronic Acid, you should follow your doctor’s recommendations on diet and exercise for this long term condition.
Ongoing, our team are here to support you with this long term condition.
Do you need a check for Osteoporosis ?
Osteoporosis is sometimes called a “silent disease”, as bone loss happens without any outward signs. However, you might benefit from a talk with your doctor about the possibility of Osteoporosis if you have any of the following risk factors:
- Fractured (broken) your hip, wrist or spine at some point.
- Other members of your family have had Osteoporosis.
- Broken a bone since you turned 50.
- Had a fracture caused by a minor bump or fall.
- Noticed you’ve become shorter.
Frequently asked questions
To join our clinic, you first need to fill out the patient enrolment forms to register with the PHO that we belong to. This is a Ministry of Health requirement.
You will need to provide proof of identity and eligibility which may include the following forms of identification:
- NZ Passport or NZ birth certificate
- International passport with resident visa OR work visa of minimum 24-month duration
On the enrolment form you need to indicate which of our doctors (currently taking new patients) that you would like to be registered with.
Yes. As part of completing your enrollment, we request that you have a new patient screening appointment with one of our Nursing or Medical Centre Assistant team members.
This new patient appointment enables our team to work with you to better understand your current health and wellbeing.
Following the new patient appointment as above, you can book your first consultation with your nominated doctor.
All GP appointments are 15 minutes long.
- One appointment is for a single health issue.
- Should you wish to have a 30-minute GP appointment, it will be charge at a non-subsidized rate.
- Depending on your age and health, one of our specialist nursing or pharmacist clinicians may be able to spend more time with you.
If you are a new patient, you will get full access to the patient portal “My Indici” once you have completed your enrolment.
Payment is required at time of consultation. Please note that unpaid accounts will incur an additional $10 monthly administration cost.
There may be additional costs for treatments/tests/materials
We recommend that you book your future appointments via your patient portal My Indici.
If you need an urgent appointment, then please phone the clinic. We have doctors available to discuss your urgent health needs on the day.
All consultations are by appointment only.
Patient portals are secure online sites where patients can access their health information and interact with their general practice. Set up access to your patient portal at http://www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz/patient-portal/ or email info@bjdocs.co.nz if you would like help.
We recommend that you plan ahead and request your repeat medicines via your patient portal My Indici two weeks before you run out. If you do not have access to a portal, you can phone us and leave a message with the nurse to organise this. Our doctors use an electronic prescribing system which can send your prescription to your local pharmacy (please specify name and location).
Under 14 years free
14-17 years $16
18+ years $18.50
Urgent prescription 14+ years $27.50
The results of tests that have been ordered by our Doctors will be available on My Indici when they have been reviewed. If your test results are of concern you will be contacted by one of our team.
We are open
Monday 7am to 5pm
Tuesday 8am to 5pm
Wednesday 7am to 5pm
Thursday 8am to 5pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 12pm (Midday)
For health services after hours visit East Care Accident & Medical, 260 Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland 2013. Their phone is 09 277 1516.
These are consultation prices only.
Under 14 Years - Free
14 - 17 years - $13.00
18 years & over - $29.50
Note charge is the same for in person or by phone or video as you are still receiving the same high quality health provider assessment, diagnosis and planning.
We understand that things can change on the day, but we ask that you call us to advise that you are not able to make your appointment. If we do not hear from you minimum 2 hours prior to your scheduled time, you will receive an invoice for this missed appointment.