This document discusses the pharmacotherapy of osteoporosis. It describes various classes of drugs used to treat osteoporosis including antiresorptive agents like bisphosphonates, SERMs, denosumab, and calcitonin as well as the bone anabolic agent teriparatide. Specific bisphosphonate drugs discussed include alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, and zoledronate. The mechanisms of action, indications, dosing, and side effects of these agents are provided.