FORTEO COSTS UPDATE. I've been prescribed Forteo and posted some comments early on about where to get a discount. I have Medicare Part A/B and FEP Blue (Blue Cross for Federal retirees). Long story short, I was able to get a discount card bringing my copay of $777+ down to $4/month by going to Forteo.com and downloading the prescription discount. I gave that info to my pharmacy and picked up the first months' supply for $4. However, starting January 2024, as a federal retiree, I have been shifted to Medicare Part D, in addition to my FEP Blue for prescription drugs. Since Medicare does not accept discount cards, my copay will go to $60/month thereafter. They were very helpful and not difficult to reach at all. If you want to get information specific to your situation, here is their contact information:

FORTEO CONNECT - Call 866-436-7836 (Mon-Fri 8a-10pm Eastern Time) if you have any questions at all; Website: Forteo.com for the discount download card if you have commercial insurance;
LILLY CARES - Call 800-545-6962; (Mon-Fri 8a-6pm Eastern Time); Website: Lillycares.com - if you have Medicare and are being told it isn't covered or your copay is too unaffordable. They said they will call your insurance and work something out. They also said they have medically educated staff there (nurses) to talk with about any side effects you may be having and they are required by law to report them to the FDA. If you have problems getting your medicine refilled or can't reach your pharmacy, she said they will contact your pharmacy directly and get it for you.

I spoke with someone at ForteoConnect who provided me with all this information but I haven't called Lilly Cares so I can't personally confirm all that was promised yet. I'm just passing along the information for your use if needed.