How do you get prescribed FORTESTA?

The recommended starting dose of FORTESTA is 40 mg of testosterone (4 pump actuations) applied once daily to the thighs in the morning. The dose can be adjusted between a minimum of 10 mg of testosterone and a maximum of 70 mg of testosterone.

Is FORTESTA a controlled substance?

FORTESTA is a controlled substance (CIII) because it contains testosterone that can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines.

What is the best prescription testosterone?

Androderm is the most efficacious TRT medication, with up to 92% of patients reaching normal testosterone levels.

Is fortesta covered by insurance?

About Fortesta It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost.

What is the generic name for axiron?

Teva’s generic of Axiron® Topical Solution [CIII]: Testosterone Topical Solution CIII.

What time of day is best to apply testosterone gel?

This medicine is applied at the same time every day (preferably in the morning) to clean, dry, intact skin. If you take a bath or shower in the morning, apply the gel after the bath or shower.

What do you need to know about Fortesta gel?

Fortesta gel is a prescription medicine that contains testosterone. Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body. Fortesta gel is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone.

What’s the lowest price I can get for Fortesta?

It is not covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but manufacturer and pharmacy coupons can help offset the cost. The lowest GoodRx price for the most common version of generic Fortesta is around $128.00, 65% off the average retail price of $367.08.

How many mg of testosterone is in Fortesta?

FORTESTA is a clear, colorless, odorless, gel containing testosterone. FORTESTA is available in a metered-dose pump. Each pump actuation provides 10 mg of testosterone and each container is capable of dispensing 120 pump actuations. One pump actuation dispenses 0.5 g of gel. The active pharmacologic ingredient in FORTESTA is testosterone.

When to test for hypogonadism on Fortesta?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on June 30, 2020. Prior to initiating, FORTESTA confirm the diagnosis of hypogonadism by ensuring that serum testosterone concentrations have been measured in the morning on at least 2 separate days and that these serum testosterone concentrations are below the normal range.

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