How much is T3 in Turkey?

[Pollyerrington]

Hi, I'm off to Turkey on Friday. I'm hoping to stock up on T3. Does anyone know the cost please?

Thanks!

[Clutter]

Pollyerrington,

It's €2 or €3 per pack of 100 x 25mcg. If you want more than a couple of packs give the pharmacist 48-72 hours to order some in.

Have a good holiday.

[Pollyerrington in reply to Clutter]

Brilliant, it was 2 euros a pack in Crete for just 30 tablets, so 100 tablets for the same price is perfect.

[KirstyP2608]

Hi I bought 200 for £19 direct from chemist when I was there in June

[Pollyerrington in reply to KirstyP2608]

That's so expensive compared to what Clutter said!

[Pollyerrington]

I'm here now. 100 tablets is 10 lira, which is approx £2.50.

[wt0412]

Hello, could you please tell me if you need a prescription to buy it or can you just get it over the counter?

[Clutter]

PearlButton,

From Turkish pharmacies? I wouldn't know.

Tiromel is available from online sites but not at the prices above. Write a post if you want members to PM you online sources.

[CJAC in reply to Clutter]

HI Clutter I need a T3 supplier can you help

[Denny5178]

Am I right in understanding that you can buy Liothyronine in Turkey over the counter without a prescription? Im currently on liothyronine BUT the health board have told my gp she can no longer prescribe it to me on NHS and insist she put me back on the only treatment they recommend which is levothyroxine. I came off that because it made my symptoms worse and feel so much better on the T3 but her hands are tied. A private prescription in UK is something i cannot afford but have friends in Turkiye but didnt know you could get it from a chemist. Any advice would be appreciated TIA

[Clutter in reply to Denny5178]

Welcome to the forum, Denny5178.

Yes, Tiromel is available OTC in Turkish pharmacies. They may not carry more than 1 or packets but can usually order in if your friend gives 48 hours notice. Cost is very cheap something like €3 or €4 for 100 x 25mcg.

It may be worth challenging your GP. In England CCGs can't tell GPs what not to prescribe. It may be the same with Health Boards in Scotland.

This is advice given to members in England:

I would write to your GP (cc your MP) and tell your GP that the CCG does not have the authority to tell GPs what not to prescribe and you believe your GP is in breach of GMS contract by withdrawing treatment you have been told you need. Say you have been well on Liothyronine and wish to continue taking it. Attach the BTA guidance for patients and GPs.

The BTA issued guidance that patients doing well on T3 should not have their prescriptions with-drawn. See FAQS for patients and GPs in british-thyroid-association...

CCGs do not have the authority to tell GPs what not to prescribe. Individual GPs, not CCGs, could be found in breach of the General Medical Services contract if they do not prescribe treatment patients have been told "they need".

bmj.com/content/358/bmj.j36...

The GPC has warned that GPs would be in breach of the GMS contract and could get into legal trouble by following the orders and refusing to prescribe patients treatments they have told them they need.

gponline.com/gpc-warning-ig...

If CCGs have not held impact consultations with the public their decisions may be open to legal challenge. Perhaps the same may apply to NHS Scotland Health Boards?

mills-reeve.com/files/Publi...