Forteo cost

Forteo cost refers to the total price paid for a prescription of Forteo, a brand-name osteoporosis medication, before insurance adjustments. Insurance plans such as Medicare Part D and private insurers often cover part of Forteo’s list price, which averages $4,800 per month in 2024 according to GoodRx data.

Patients with commercial insurance typically pay copays ranging from $30 to $150 monthly for Forteo prescriptions, based on formulary tier placement. Medicare beneficiaries may face out-of-pocket costs between $600 and $2,000 annually after meeting deductibles and coverage gaps, as per YourInsuranceInfo.

Manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs can reduce uninsured patients’ expenses by up to 80%, lowering average monthly costs below $1,000. Prior authorization requirements are common among insurers like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare when approving Forteo coverage due to its high cost.

Pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens frequently charge cash prices exceeding $5,000 for a 28-day supply if no insurance applies. Out-of-network pharmacies rarely offer discounts on Forteo; insured patients save most by using preferred network locations listed by their plan provider.