TABLE 1

Adjustment in FRAX score by glucocorticoid dose and age

DoseAge
405060708090All
For hip fracture risk
LowaMultiply FRAX score by:0.600.600.500.400.700.700.65
HighbMultiply FRAX score by:1.251.251.251.201.101.101.20
For major osteoporotic fracture risk
LowaMultiply FRAX score by:0.800.800.850.800.800.800.80
HighbMultiply FRAX score by:1.201.201.151.151.101.101.15
  • a Prednisolone < 2.5 mg/day or equivalent.

  • b Prednisolone ≥ 7.5 mg/day or equivalent.

  • Based on information in reference 20.