BONSITY: The new name for Alvogen’s Teriparatide Injection 620 mcg/2.48 mL; same affordable alternative to FORTEO® (teriparatide injection)
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Using Bonsity

Built to streamline administration

BONSITY is designed for ease of use for patients and caregivers.

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About the BONSITY pen

Once-daily dosing
Single-patient-use prefilled pen
Self-administer any time of day

The BONSITY pen uses a needle that’s significantly smaller than a typical flu shot needle.* Each pen is metered to deliver 20 mcg of teriparatide per dose each day for up to 28 days. The pen contains additional volume to allow troubleshooting of the device 2 times.1

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BONSITY injection pen
*Needles not included. Becton, Dickinson and Company pen needles from 29- to 31-gauge are recommended for use with the BONSITY device.

Administering BONSITY

BONSITY is administered subcutaneously once a day in the thigh or abdomen. BONSITY is not approved for intravenous or intramuscular use.1 Talk to your patients about how they can rotate injection sites.

Refer to the User Manual for complete instructions on the proper use of BONSITY.

Use of BONSITY for more than 2 years during a patient's lifetime should only be considered if a patient remains at or has returned to having a high risk for fracture.

Storage and handling1

Instruct patients to store BONSITY in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) between uses.


  • Do not store the BONSITY pen with a needle attached.
  • Do not freeze or use if the pen has been frozen.
  • Do not use after the expiration date printed on the delivery device and packaging.

Disposal of pen needles and injection pen

  • Be sure to remove the pen needle before disposing of the pen
  • Dispose of the pen and used needles as instructed by local and state laws and relevant policies

Traveling with BONSITY

Troubleshooting

Important information about BONSITY1



  • Medication may be injected on an empty stomach.
  • BONSITY should appear clear and colorless. Do not use if there are particles present, or if it is cloudy or colored.
  • Inject BONSITY immediately upon removing the device from the refrigerator. After each use, safely dispose of the needle, recap the delivery device, and promptly return it to the refrigerator.
  • Inject once daily in the thigh or abdomen.
  • BONSITY may be taken any time of day. Instruct patients to establish a regular schedule for their injection.
  • Instruct patients to not take more than 1 injection in the same day.

  • Too much BONSITY may result in nausea, vomiting, weakness, or dizziness.
  • Instruct patients and caregivers who administer BONSITY that the contents of the delivery device should not be transferred to a syringe.

Access and affordability

Copay as little as $0 for eligible, commercially insured patients.

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Proven efficacy and safety

BONSITY builds on more than 20 years of clinical experience.

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Individual costs may vary. Program eligibility and restrictions apply.

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Reference:

  1. BONSITY® [prescribing information]. Morristown, NJ: Alvogen, Inc.