The pharmacists screened 532 patients and were able to contact 305 of these patients for follow-up interviews 3 to 6 months later.

• 70% of the 532 patients screened were at high or moderate risk for future fracture
• A total of 78% of patients indicated that they had no prior knowledge of their risk for future fracture.
• 29% of patients scheduled a physician visit after the screeningand 19% of patients were initiated on medications for preventing and treating osteoporosis due to physician referral.
• The majority of patients participating in pharmacy-based Bone Mineral Density screenings initiated medication and lifestyle changes, including diet changes, calcium and vitamin D supplementation, and performing weight bearing exercises, 
• Participating pharmacies received payment for both the osteoporosis screening and the collaborative health management services.

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