T3 Results.

[nightingale-56]

Went to GP this morning for T3 results. The form just said (or rather the screen, as for one result I did not get a print out) T3 =4 (2.5 - 5.5), so am really none the wiser and wonder if this should also be in top quartile. But I did get him to write me and my son a prescription for Eltroxin. I did try to tell him that it had been taken off the market in UK, but he was adamant he could still prescribe it. Of course, when I got to the Pharmacy that proved not to be the case, although my lovely Boots Pharmacist did say maybe I would get it at a small independent Pharmacy, so here goes - I will try. GP did say he couldn't prescribe Henning or Aliud which I was hoping for, so I am back to square one again. Aargh! Would hit my head against a brick wall if it wasn't so sore already from taking generic Levo. Janet.

[LouiseRoberts]

Hi Janet!

That's mad!

From TUK website.....

11/03/2013

Eltroxin Tablet Shortage

levothyroxine blister pack and tabletsA few patients have told us that they have received a letter from their GP to say that Eltroxin is being discontinued.

We contacted MercuryPharma about this today, and they confirmed that the Eltroxin brand of levothyroxine tablets are NOT being discontinued.

However, there is currently a supply issue with the Eltroxin branded tablets, and MercuryPharma could give no estimation of how long it will be before this is resolved.

MercuryPharma also again confirmed that the Eltroxin levothyroxine tablets are the same as those available under the generic MercuryPharma label, which are still obtainable.

So if your pharmacy are unable to obtain your usual supply of Eltroxin branded tablets, you can ask them to substitute with the MercuryPharma generic tablets instead.

xxx

[nightingale-56 in reply to LouiseRoberts]

It was the changeover to MP generic that caused all my problems, so will not be trying them again. Was hoping that they would go back to Eltroxin that was available in 2009/2010. Thanks for reply, Janet.