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Teriparatide
Also known as Forteo, PTH(1-34), Bonsity.
Best known for Osteoporosis: the bone-building injection
Evidence★★★★★
Safety dataWell characterised
Route daily subcutaneous injection via pen
United StatesFDA approved
AustraliaSchedule 4: prescription only
as at 16 September 2026
What it is and what it does
Teriparatide is a synthetic fragment of parathyroid hormone (the first 34 amino acids). It is an approved medicine, used to build new bone in people at high risk of fracture.
What the full entry covers
The book carries the rest of this entry:
- Where the research stands, with every claim cited
- What people commonly ask, and what the research shows so far
- Dosing in four labelled bands, described and not recommended
- Side effects, serious risks, cautions and interactions
- Questions to discuss with your doctor
- How it compares with Abaloparatide, Calcitonin, Somatropin
Related entries
A certificate of analysis tells you what is in a vial. The evidence rating above tells you whether the compound has been shown to work in humans. Neither answers the other's question. How to read a certificate of analysis.
This page describes what is known and not known about Teriparatide. It is not medical advice and not a recommendation to use it.