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Teriparatide and abaloparatide

Parathyroid hormone analog
Other names: teriparatide, Forteo, abaloparatide, Tymlos

FAA guidance

Acceptable with conditions.

Wait

1 week

initial observation

There is more to this wait.

Examiner

The examiner can issue when the document's criteria are met

FAA label

ACCEPTABLE

Source: FAA, Osteoporosis Medications. FAA date 26 August 2026. Checked by Crosscheck 14 October 2026

The FAA lists teriparatide and abaloparatide as acceptable osteoporosis medication when the certification criteria are met, with a one-week initial observation.

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Wait

  • no wait after later doses
  • 7 days after starting: ground observation
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FAA, Osteoporosis Medications · FAA date 26 August 2026
ACCEPTABLE Osteoporosis Medications (when certification criteria are met). Parathyroid Hormone Analog: abaloparatide (Tymlos), teriparatide (Forteo), 1 week, None
Sources and dates: teriparatide and abaloparatideOne FAA document, with the FAA's date and when Crosscheck checked itOpen

See also

Medication guidance alone does not determine whether a pilot is medically qualified to fly. The underlying condition, dosage, side effects, medication combinations, and certification history may affect FAA eligibility.

For informational purposes only. Not legal or medical advice.