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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 29 2:21pm | Replies (82)
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I was given the option of Forteo or Evenity and I chose Evenity.
Forteo requires daily self injection for 18 months which I didn't want to do. Also it requires refrigeration and I travel somewhat. The hotels in Europe do not have refrigerators in the rooms like hotels here in the US. It would be a hassle to travel with the drug in a specially insulated bag.
The other issue is that Forteo would need to be filled at the pharmacy every month. I get Evenity in the doctor's office and it is covered under my Medicare supplemental plan (I guess because it's a procedure).
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@followheart87 Realize that you have opted for Evenity, but for future reference, I am on teriparatide (generic Forteo) and it is covered by my Rx plan (Wellcare) in Pennsylvania (the plans vary by state). I get it from a pharmacy that is affiliated with a major medical center and they bring it to me, a few months at a time. Pretty great.