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Forteo ® (teriparatide injection)

20-mcg daily dose in a 2.4-mL prefilled delivery device

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This information is provided in response to your request. Resources may contain information about doses, uses, formulations and populations different from product labeling. See Prescribing Information above, if applicable.

FORTEO® (teriparatide injection): Alternate Formulation

FORTEO (teriparatide injection) is not available as an oral formulation.

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Does Forteo Come in a Pill Form?

Teriparatide is not available in pill form because it is a small protein, also called a peptide.

If given by mouth, such molecules are broken down in the stomach and gut, and will therefore be destroyed before they reach the bloodstream.

Enclosed Prescribing Information

FORTEO® (teriparatide injection), Lilly

Date of Last Review: September 17, 2020

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