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IMPORTANT NOTE:
There has been a change in label of Forteo (teriparatide injection) from 600 mcg/2.4 mL to 560 mcg/2.24 mL. This change does not impact the efficacy or safety or dosing of the product. Please see the full Prescribing Information for more information or talk to your Healthcare Professional.

For patients at high risk for fracture due to osteoporosis

FORTEO (teriparatide injection) can help reduce your risk of having another fracture*

FORTEO is a prescription medicine used to treat postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis who are at high risk for having broken bones (fractures) or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments. FORTEO can lessen the chance of broken bones (fractures) in the spine and other bones in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. FORTEO is used to increase the bone mass in men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis who are at high risk for having broken bones (fractures) or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments. FORTEO is used to treat both men and women with osteoporosis due to use of glucocorticoid medicines, such as prednisone, for several months, who are at high risk for having broken bones (fractures) or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments.

*Only proven in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. All women took calcium and vitamin D daily.

Here is some important safety information you should know about FORTEO:

Possible bone cancer. During drug testing, the medicine in FORTEO caused some rats to develop a bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Studies in people have not shown that FORTEO increases your chance of getting osteosarcoma. There is little information about the chance of getting osteosarcoma in patients using FORTEO beyond 2 years.

Pay as little as $4 per month if eligible and commercially insured with coverage for FORTEO

Full Terms and Conditions

By enrolling in and using the Forteo Savings Card Program (“Program”) and using the Forteo Savings Card (“Card”), you attest that you meet the eligibility criteria, and you agree to comply with the terms and conditions described below:

Card Eligibility:

  1. You have been prescribed Forteo for an approved use consistent with FDA approved product labeling;
  2. You are enrolled in a commercial drug insurance plan with coverage for Forteo;
  3. You are not enrolled in any state, federal, or government funded healthcare program, including, without limitation, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, DoD, VA, TRICARE®/CHAMPUS, or any state prescription drug assistance program;
  4. You are a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico; and
  5. You are 18 years of age or older.

Card Terms and Conditions
For patients with commercial drug insurance coverage for Forteo: You must have commercial drug insurance that covers Forteo and a prescription for an approved use consistent with FDA-approved product labeling to pay as little as $4 for a 1-month prescription fill of Forteo. Month is defined as 28-days. Card savings are subject to a maximum monthly savings of wholesale acquisition cost plus usual and customary pharmacy charges and separate maximum annual savings of up to $10,600 per calendar year. Card may be used for a maximum of up to 13 prescription fills per calendar year. Subject to Lilly USA, LLC’s (“Lilly”) right to terminate, rescind, revoke, or amend Card eligibility criteria and/or Card terms and conditions which may occur at Lilly’s sole discretion, without notice, and for any reason. Card expires and savings end on 12/31/2026.

Additional Terms and Conditions
If you have an insurance plan that is participating in an alternate funding program (“AFP) that requires you to apply to the Forteo Savings Card Program or otherwise pursue specialty drug prescription coverage through an alternate funding vendor as a condition of, requirement for, or prerequisite to coverage of Forteo, you are not eligible for and are prohibited from using the Forteo Savings Card Program. AFPs include programs where coverage, reimbursement, or patient out of pocket costs for a product in some way vary based on the availability of a manufacturer co-pay program. AFPs may modify, delay, deny, restrict, or withhold insurance benefits or coverage from patients, or exclude Lilly products from coverage contingent upon a member’s use of Forteo Savings Card Program. You agree to inform Forteo Savings Card Program if you are or become a member of such an alternative funding program. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, fees, and any amount that exceeds the monthly or annual maximum Card savings. Monthly and annual maximum savings are set at Lilly’s sole and absolute discretion and may be changed with or without notice at any time for any reason. At its sole discretion and with or without notice, Lilly may reduce, eliminate, or otherwise modify the Card savings for any reason, including but not limited to if your commercial drug insurance plan imposes additional requirements which limits or prevents you from receiving coverage for Forteo, only allows partial coverage for Forteo, removes coverage for Forteo and requires you to utilize the Card, does not provide a material level of financial assistance for the cost of Forteo, or does not apply Card payments to satisfy your co-payment, deductible, or coinsurance for Forteo. Card savings are not valid for: Massachusetts residents if an AB-rated generic equivalent is available; California residents if an FDA-approved therapeutic equivalent is available. You must meet the Card eligibility criteria, terms and conditions every time you use the Card. If at any time you begin receiving drug coverage under any state, federal, or government funded healthcare program, you understand that you will no longer be eligible for the Forteo Savings Card and agree to call the Forteo Savings Card Program at 1-877-267-0513 to stop participation. Card activation is required. No party may seek reimbursement from your health insurance, any third party, or any health savings, flexible spending, or other healthcare reimbursement accounts, for any amount of the savings received through the Card. By utilizing the Card, you agree that if you are required to do so under the terms of your insurance coverage for this prescription or are otherwise required to do so by law, you will notify your Insurance Carrier of your redemption of the Card. Card savings cannot be combined or utilized with any other program, discount, discount card, cash discount card, coupon, incentive, or similar offer involving Forteo. You agree that this Card savings is intended solely for the benefit of you, the patient, and that the Card benefits are non-transferable. It is prohibited for any person to sell, purchase, or trade; or to offer to sell, purchase, or trade, or to counterfeit the Card. THIS CARD IS NOT INSURANCE. Lilly has the sole right to interpret and apply Card eligibility criteria, and terms and conditions. Card eligibility, and terms and conditions may be terminated, rescinded, revoked, or amended by Lilly at any time without notice and for any reason. Lilly’s sole discretion to terminate, rescind, revoke, or amend Card eligibility criteria and/or Card terms and conditions includes the right to terminate any individual Card if Lilly determines, in its sole discretion, that a patient does not satisfy the Card’s eligibility criteria or is using or has attempted to use the Card inconsistently with these terms and conditions. Eligibility criteria, and terms and conditions for the Forteo Savings Card Program may change from time to time; the most current version can be found at https://forteo.lilly.com/savings-and-support#terms-and-conditions . You may be required to obtain a new Card, including if any Card terms and conditions have been terminated, rescinded, revoked, or amended by Lilly. Card void where prohibited by law. Subject to Lilly’s right to terminate, rescind, revoke or amend Card eligibility criteria and/or Card terms and conditions which may occur at Lilly’s sole discretion, without notice, and for any reason. Card expires and savings end on 12/31/2026.

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Start managing your osteoporosis with FORTEO

Consult your healthcare provider to determine if FORTEO is right for you.

OVER
15 YEARS
of clinical experience‡

PRESCRIBED TO OVER
2 MILLION PEOPLE§

‡FDA approval in 2002

§Cumulative worldwide exposure through 31 August 2017 across all approved indications.

SAFETY SUMMARY

Warnings - FORTEO may cause serious side effects, including:

Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions, including anaphylaxis. Stop using FORTEO and get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction:

  • swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue
  • breathing problems
  • fainting, dizziness, feeling lightheaded (low blood pressure)
  • fast heartbeat
  • itching
  • rash
  • hives

Do not use FORTEO if you have had a severe allergic reaction to teriparatide or any of the ingredients in FORTEO. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure.

Possible bone cancer (osteosarcoma): During drug testing, the medicine in FORTEO caused some rats to develop a bone cancer called osteosarcoma. Studies in people have not shown that FORTEO increases your chance of getting osteosarcoma. There is little information about the chance of getting osteosarcoma in patients using FORTEO beyond 2 years. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have pain in your bones, pain in any areas of your body that does not go away, or any new or unusual lumps or swelling under your skin that is tender to touch.

Increased calcium in your blood: Tell your healthcare provider if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness. These may be signs there is too much calcium in your blood.

Worsening of your kidney stones: If you have or have had kidney stones, your healthcare provider may check the calcium levels in your urine while you use FORTEO to see if there is worsening of this condition.

Decrease in blood pressure when you change positions: Some people may feel dizzy, get a fast heartbeat, or feel light-headed right after the first few doses of FORTEO. This usually happens within 4 hours of taking FORTEO and goes away within a few hours. For the first few doses, give your injections of FORTEO in a place where you can sit or lie down right away if you get these symptoms. If your symptoms get worse or do not go away, contact your healthcare provider before you continue using FORTEO.

Common side effects

  • pain
  • nausea
  • joint aches

Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. These are not all the possible side effects of FORTEO. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

Before using

Before you use FORTEO, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have a certain bone disease called Paget’s disease or other bone disease, have bone cancer or have had a history of bone cancer
  • are a young adult whose bones are still growing
  • have had radiation therapy
  • are affected with a condition that runs in your family that can increase your chance of getting cancer in your bones
  • have or have had too much calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia)
  • have or have had a skin condition with painful sores or wounds caused by too much calcium
  • have or have had kidney stones,
  • take medicines that contain digoxin,
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if FORTEO will harm your unborn baby.
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if FORTEO passes into your breastmilk. You should not breastfeed while taking FORTEO.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

How to take

  • Use FORTEO exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much FORTEO to use and when to use it.
  • Before you try to inject FORTEO yourself, a healthcare provider should teach you how to use the FORTEO delivery device to give your injection the right way. Read the detailed Instructions for Use (User Manual) included with your FORTEO delivery device.
  • Inject FORTEO 1 time each day in your thigh or abdomen (lower stomach area). Do not inject into a vein or a muscle. Talk to a healthcare provider about how to rotate injection sites.
  • When you inject the first few doses of FORTEO, make sure you are in a place where you can sit or lie down right away in case you feel dizzy or have an abnormal heartbeat after the injection.
  • Do not take more than 1 injection in the same day. Do not share your FORTEO delivery device with other people.
  • You should not use FORTEO for more than 2 years over your lifetime unless your healthcare provider finds that you need longer treatment because you have a high chance of breaking your bones.
  • Store FORTEO in the refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) until ready to use. Inject FORTEO right away after you take the delivery device out of the refrigerator. Do not freeze FORTEO.

Learn more

FORTEO is a prescription medicine available as a delivery device (pen). It is set to give a 20-microgram dose of medicine each day. Administer FORTEO as a subcutaneous injection into the thigh or abdominal region. Each device contains enough medicine for 28 days. For more information about FORTEO, call 1-866-436-7836 or go to www.forteo.lilly.com . See the User Manual that comes with the delivery device.

This summary provides basic information about FORTEO but does not include all information known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled. This information does not take the place of talking with your doctor. Be sure to talk to your doctor or other healthcare provider about FORTEO and how to take it. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide if FORTEO is right for you.

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FORTEO® is a registered trademark owned or licensed by Eli Lilly and Company, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.

Please click to access Prescribing Information and Medication Guide . Please see Instructions for Use provided with delivery device.

INDICATIONS

FORTEO® (for-TAY-o) is a prescription medicine used to:

  • treat postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis who are at high risk for having broken bones (fractures) or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments. FORTEO can lessen the chance of broken bones (fractures) in the spine and other bones in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
  • increase the bone mass in men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis who are at high risk for having broken bones (fractures) or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments.
  • treat both men and women with osteoporosis due to use of glucocorticoid medicines, such as prednisone, for several months, who are at high risk for having broken bones (fractures) or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments.

It is not known if FORTEO is safe and effective in children. FORTEO should not be used in children and young adults whose bones are still growing.