← Return to Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?

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@salpert

Thank you for your reply. I am seeing a endocrinologist for severe osteoporosis especially in my spine. She is putting me on Tymlos next week. I know it is newer on the market so I was concerned but reports I have read seem very promising,
I know that I will be put on another bone density drug once I complete the Tymlos cycle.
I appreciate your response and having a format to discuss this issue.
Stay well...thanks a lot!

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Hello again @salpert, I hope this finds you well and having had enough time to evaluate your osteoporosis bone-building choice. In the hopes that you might have some experiences to share, I am going to assume you are still on Tymlos and repeat this message.

I may have some good news for those of you who are on Tymlos or possibly Forteo. I may be in something greater than the glory hole. Have any of you worked with or heard of Optum Specialty Pharmacy. This pharmacy only fills prescriptions for specialty medications like Tymlos because of the refrigeration requirements until opened, and the distribution system which is by subcutaneous self-injections. Please let me know if you want, need, or just would like to have contact information.

The reason that I am passing this along is that I am on my second refill and I place a 90-day order to avoid backorder problems with COVID-19. I have been treated like a valued customer and have had no problems with the shipment. j

And now….here is the other news. Last 90 days, my 30-day refills were $300. That is much better than the $1000 every 30-day refill last year with the local pharmacy. This week, each 30 day supply was about $35 with Optum. The order also includes the needles and touchpads at no additional charge.

Do you know what that might mean for Forteo and/or Tymlos patients? Please share your "secrets" with me or ask questions for me to hopefully answer.

May you all be free of suffering and the causes of