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I didn't question my friend when she indicated her Reclast was a daily pill; perhaps she meant a different brand. Regardless, the pill is a bisphosphonate. My other friend with the osteoporosis was in his 30's, and was very low in B12; I'm not familiar with other treatment that he may have had. If you search on the link between B12 and osteoporosis, you can find a number of peer reviewed papers. Here is one: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4446754/
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I can see where a Vit B-12 deficiency may lead to falls and therefore indirectly to fractures.
"Neurological problems: B12 is vital in maintaining a healthy nervous system. Deficiency can lead to symptoms such as numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, difficulty with balance, muscle weakness, memory problems, and depression."
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@kayabbott that study concludes
" However, results from the clinical trials have not been promising in supporting the efficacy of B vitamin supplementation in fracture reduction."
I do take B2, B6, folate and B12 for general health and if helpful in preventing osteoporosis but I would not rely on it for treating it!