Abaloparatide

Peptide

Abaloparatide (Tymlos) is an FDA-approved (2017) anabolic osteoporosis drug, NOT a supplement. It's a synthetic PTHrP analog that builds bone more effectively than older therapies. A-GRADE evidence for vertebral fracture reduction (86%), non-vertebral fractures (43%), and BMD increases. Requires daily subcutaneous injection. PRESCRIPTION ONLY - included here for informational purposes. Used in high-risk postmenopausal women and men. Has faster receptor kinetics than teriparatide with possibly better safety profile.

Quick Answer

What it is

Abaloparatide (Tymlos) is an FDA-approved (2017) anabolic osteoporosis drug, NOT a supplement. It's a synthetic PTHrP analog that builds bone more effectively than older therapies.

Key findings

  • Grade A: Vertebral Fracture Risk (Osteoporosis)
  • Grade A: Non-Vertebral Fracture Risk (Osteoporosis)
  • Grade A: Lumbar Spine BMD (Osteoporosis)

Safety

  • Used in high-risk postmenopausal women and men.
⚠️ Research Notice

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Abaloparatide

Quick Facts: Abaloparatide

  • Best Evidence:Grade A
  • Conditions Studied:1
  • Research Outcomes:9
  • Grade A Findings:5
  • Grade B Findings:2
  • Key Effect:Osteoporosis
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1 conditions · 9 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

A
Vertebral Fracture Risk
ACTIVE trial: 86% reduction in new vertebral fractures vs placebo (P<0.001)
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Non-Vertebral Fracture Risk
ACTIVE trial: 43% reduction in non-vertebral fractures vs placebo
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A
Lumbar Spine BMD
8.48% increase at 12 months vs 1.17% placebo in men (ATOM trial)
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A
Total Hip BMD
2.14% increase vs 0.01% placebo at 12 months
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A
Femoral Neck BMD
2.98% increase vs 0.15% placebo at 12 months
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B
Bone Mineral Density
51 human trials and systematic reviews support this finding. Evidence includes systematic reviews/meta-analyses. Human clinical trial data available.
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B
Safety/Tolerability
6 human trials and systematic reviews support this finding. Evidence includes systematic reviews/meta-analyses. Human clinical trial data available.
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D
Wound Healing
2 preclinical studies support this finding. Primarily preclinical evidence.
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D
Kidney Function
2 human trials and systematic reviews support this finding. Evidence includes systematic reviews/meta-analyses. Human clinical trial data available.
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Research Citations (39)

Effect of abaloparatide on fracture incidence and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at highest risk for fracture
(2025)
PMID: 39999474
Efficacy and safety of abaloparatide, denosumab, teriparatide, oral bisphosphonates, and intravenous bisphosphonates in the treatment of male osteoporosis: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.
(2025)
PMID: 40309441
Abaloparatide Enhances Bone Regeneration in Extraction Socket Dental Implant Defects: An Experimental In Vivo Study.
(2025)
PMID: 39789749
Osteoporosis: A Review.
(2025)
PMID: 40587168
The Safety and Efficacy of Abaloparatide on Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
(2024)
PMID: 38307725
Effectiveness and Safety of Treatments to Prevent Fractures in People With Low Bone Mass or Primary Osteoporosis: A Living Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis for the American College of Physicians.
(2023)
PMID: 36592455
Fracture risk reduction and safety by osteoporosis treatment compared with placebo or active comparator in postmenopausal women: systematic review, network meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis of randomised clinical trials.
(2023)
PMID: 37130601
Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Abaloparatide in Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis: A Randomized Study.
(2023)
PMID: 37417725
Is abaloparatide more efficacious on increasing bone mineral density than teriparatide for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis? An updated meta-analysis.
(2023)
PMID: 36797767
Abaloparatide dose-dependently increases bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: a phase 2 study.
(2023)
PMID: 37505256

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