Forteo Benefits Without Injections? The Future of Alternative Parathyroid Hormone Treatments

The new medicine is also expected to be stable at room temperature, thus avoiding the refrigeration requirement of Forteo. Dr. New points out that taking parathyroid hormone by mouth could help increase compliance for osteoporosis patients who are considered candidates for the drug.  "Some people when they hear they have to take injections refuse to take them at all," he says.

Before long, patients who are candidates for parathyroid hormone -- but don't want the needles -- may be able to choose from among other options for their treatment.