'Our little awareness protects our senior citizens from Osteoporosis'-bearing this slogan in mind Orion Pharma Ltd. has launched a new product 'Boncare', which is the Brand of Ibandronic Acid. On 20 August, Orion Pharma introduced Boncare by a scientific seminar in Hotel Radisson Blu Water Garden. Dr. Shamsuddin Ahmed presided over the launching program. A number of renowned and experienced Orthopedists were present on this occasion. The main Article of scientific seminar was 'The mainstay of treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis', presented by Professor Dr. M. Amjad Hossain. Panel of experts agreed that Boncare with Calcium supplement can reduce Osteoporosis as well as increases bone strength. Physicians present at the seminar elaborately discussed about the modern management of osteoporosis.

On his presentation Professor Dr. M. Amjad Hossain said, at presentone in three women and one in five men over 50 have osteoporosis and 50 % of female and 20% of male patients are suffering from osteoporotic fracture.

Mr. Tapan Kumar Roy, Executive Vice President of Orion Pharma said that Bisphosphonate type of medicine such as Ibandronic acid (Boncare) increases bone development when it is used with Calcium and Vitamin D combination for the treatment of osteoporosis. Boncare is available in attractive packaging with a Product outlet and patient booklet inside. He also mentioned that this is a special product as the patient must take only one tablet monthly in a fixed date

Mrs. Arzuda Karim gave welcome speech on this auspicious event. She said, Orion's people are always dedicated to launch innovative and time demanding product like Boncare. She also gave emphasis on different activities of Orion under its Corporate Social Responsibility.

Mr. Salman Obaidul Karim, Director of Orion Pharma Ltd. expressed thanks to all participants for their presence and making this event successful. The program become more enthusiastic and marvelous with the presence of countries renowned Physicians and their valuable discussion and opinion make this event a successful one.