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Medicines teriparatideQuestion & answer

teriparatide · Medicine question

What is teriparatide used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

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Answer

It treats osteoporosis in adults at increased risk of fracture, including osteoporosis associated with sustained systemic glucocorticoid treatment.

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Forsteo 20 micrograms/80 microlitres solution for injection in pre-filled penemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 21

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