The invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and oral dosage
forms comprising a bisphosphonate in combination with an enhancer to
enhance intestinal delivery of the bisphosphonate to the underlying
circulation. Preferably, the enhancer is a medium chain fatty acid or a
medium chain fatty acid derivative having a carbon chain length of from 6
to 20 carbon atoms, and the solid oral dosage form is a controlled
release dosage form such as a delayed release dosage form.