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Forteo is a osteoporosis med which is given daily. Might be it. sm

Posted By: Txczech on 2008-10-24
In Reply to: s/l "Forte shots daily 750" - Jami

Subject: Forteo is a osteoporosis med which is given daily. Might be it. sm

Forteo 250  mcg.


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