Teriparatide

Approved medicine

The FDA has approved a version of this as a medicine, so it has been through large studies in people.

Also called Forteo / PTH 1-34 / Bonsity

An approved daily injection that builds bone in people with severe osteoporosis.

Can a doctor prescribe this?

Yes. Pharmacies are allowed to make it, so a doctor can write a prescription for it.

The FDA has approved a version of this as a medicine.

An approved prescription drug.

Official status: On the 503A bulks list. Checked 2026-08-04.

Lab suppliers we list: 2

Doses used in research

Taken word for word from the studies and trials listed on this page. This is not a recommendation and not a dose for anyone to take.

In human trials

In animal studies