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October 11, 2012

Mission Pharmacal has launched what it called an alternative to pill therapy for osteoporosis.

SAN ANTONIO — Mission Pharmacal has launched what it called an alternative to pill therapy for osteoporosis.

The drug maker announced Thursday the availability of Binosto (alendronate sodium) effervescent tablets for buffered oral solution in pharmacies. The drug is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and increase bone mass in men with the condition.