Osteoporosis doesn’t announce itself until bones break. A fall that shouldn’t cause injury results in fractures. Vertebrae compress under normal weight. Hip breaks happen from simple missteps. By the time these fractures occur, significant bone density loss has already happened. Forteo rebuilds bone density, but only if you can afford consistent treatment for the full two-year course.
The team at The Rx Advocates connects people at high fracture risk to manufacturer programs that make teriparatide injections financially sustainable. Bone health shouldn’t depend on whether you can afford thousands monthly for medication.
What is the Forteo Patient Assistance Program?
Pharmaceutical companies sponsor programs for patients requiring osteoporosis treatment who face financial barriers. The program ensures qualifying individuals maintain consistent access to teriparatide injections.
You provide your endocrinologist’s prescription and household income documentation. Our team coordinates with your doctor’s office, compiles required materials, submits your application, and monitors progress until approval. Once enrolled, your medication ships on schedule.
We work closely with over 100 U.S.-based pharmaceutical companies offering patient assistance programs. These programs can help you save significantly on out-of-pocket costs.
How to Qualify
To qualify for the patient assistance program, you must meet one of these criteria:
- Singles earning less than $40,000 annually
- Couples with combined annual income less than $60,000
- Large families with combined annual income less than $100,000
- Valid prescription from licensed healthcare provider
However, it’s important to note that even if you meet these guidelines, approval isn’t guaranteed. Eligibility guidelines vary across programs. Contact us to find out if you qualify.
Cost of Forteo
with The Rx Advocates
The monthly service fee depends on the number of medications you take. For example:
$80 / Month
$90 / Month
$100 / Month
$110 / Month
NOTE: In addition to our monthly service fee, we charge a one-time enrollment fee of $35.
Our service is month-to-month, so if you’re not happy with it, you may cancel at any time.
The Rx Advocates Can Help Reduce Forteo Costs
We’re not a health insurance plan, prescription discount card, or coupon provider. We offer financial assistance by linking you to patient assistance programs.
People who work with us never worry about additional fees. We charge a monthly service fee based on medication count. This fee doesn’t change even if retail prices increase.
We can even get your medications delivered to your home. You won’t endure the hassle of the application process because we do the work for you.
Cost of Forteo vs Other Options
$80.00/month
$5578
* Source: GoodRx.com
Last Updated: September 29, 2025. Actual retail prices may vary by pharmacy and location.
Why Patient Assistance Programs Beat Coupons
Coupons only offer temporary savings and aren’t the best solution for long-term savings plans. Patient assistance programs provide more substantial and lasting relief.
Coupon limitations
- Usage restrictions: Limits on where and how you can use them, valid only at specific pharmacies
- Copay accumulators: May not count toward insurance’s out-of-pocket maximum
- Expiration dates: Become useless once expired
- Limited coverage: Even with coupons, cost may remain high
- In-person redemption: Must physically visit pharmacy to present coupon
PAP advantages
- Long-term savings: More substantial than temporary coupon discounts
- Fixed costs: Monthly fee doesn’t change even if retail price increases
- Home delivery: Medications delivered directly to your home
- Complete assistance: We handle entire application process
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
People managing osteoporosis with injectable medications typically ask these questions about reducing costs.
With The Rx Advocates, patients pay a fixed monthly service fee, which depends on the number of medications covered.
- 1 Medication (Forteo only) – $80 per month
- 2 Medications (Forteo + 1 other) – $90 per month
- 3 Medications (Forteo + 2 others) – $100 per month
- 4+ Medications – $110 per month
Importantly, there are no hidden fees, and prices remain consistent even if retail costs fluctuate.
Pharmacies usually sell brand-name rather than generic version, which contributes to high cost. Cost varies depending on factors:
- Dosage: Prescribed by your doctor
- Patient location: Your geographic area
- Pharmacy location: Where prescription is filled
- Insurance: Whether health insurance covers prescription drugs
For many people, these factors make affording treatment a challenge.
Singles earning less than $40,000, couples with combined income less than $60,000, and large families with combined income less than $100,000 annually may qualify. Contact us to find out.
You should not use it for more than two years due to risk of developing bone cancer. Talk to your doctor to find out whether this medication is right for you and discuss treatment duration.
We aim to make prescription medications affordable for every home. We know Americans, especially those taking multiple drugs, struggle to keep up with high costs. Patient assistance programs are beneficial for people with and without insurance. You only pay fixed monthly fee.
About Forteo
Forteo (teriparatide) is prescribed for postmenopausal women and some men diagnosed with osteoporosis, recommended for people at high fracture risk who cannot use other treatments.
How it works: Humans naturally make parathyroid hormone which causes growth of new bones. Forteo is a synthetic version of this hormone. Taking it reduces chances of spine and non-spinal fractures by stimulating bone formation rather than just slowing bone loss like other osteoporosis medications.
Administration: Self-administered by injection daily in thigh or abdomen. Treatment duration is limited to two years maximum due to safety concerns.
Side effects:
- Common: Dizziness, leg cramps, nausea, headache
- Serious: Bone cancer risk with prolonged use, increased calcium levels, orthostatic hypotension
Important warnings: Not for use longer than two years due to bone cancer risk observed in animal studies. People with Paget’s disease, unexplained elevated alkaline phosphatase, prior radiation therapy to the skeleton, or history of bone cancer should not use it. Causes temporary increase in blood calcium requiring monitoring.
Get Started Today
Osteoporosis fractures change lives permanently. Hip fractures lead to loss of independence. Vertebral compression fractures cause chronic pain and height loss. These aren’t reversible once they happen.
Forteo rebuilds bone density when used consistently for the full treatment course. Financial barriers shouldn’t prevent you from completing treatment that could prevent life-altering fractures.
Contact us now to find out if you qualify.
