Boniva or Vitamins?

My friend has just been prescribed "Ibandronate Sodium" which is the generic form of Boniva. But I just noticed that in the clinical trials, participants also received 500 mg of calcium and 400IUs of vitamin D (both of which are still inadequate according to professional guidelines). Prescribing a pharmaceutical is irresponsible without advising the patient on how to take calcium properly (with meals); to get adequate vitamin D (5,000 IU in the winter in northern regions); magnesium for bone quality; and vitamin K2 to ensure that the calcium is pushed into the bones.

I have just begun using Strontium and hope to avoid all prescription medication. I am also taking all the other recommended minerals and vitamins to ensure I have a complete program.