T3 from Greece

[Jackiez]

Good morning all, I 've been out of the loop for a while, and a lot has happened. I've given up trying to solve my thyroid issues with the endocrinologist, as he's a staunch unbeliever in the relevance of using T3. I know you could buy it in Greece in the past, and I have a friend coming over next week who can bring me some. Can anyone tell me the name of it, or maybe post a photo which I could send her. Many thanks.

[Nanaedake]

You better check it's OK to bring it through customs. Your friend won't want a big bill at customs. Could she post it to you?

[shaws Administrator in reply to Nanaedake]

If in Greece the brand is Uni-Pharma and you ask for Taf Tria (T3) or (liothyronine), The emphasise is on the nine but all Pharmacists speak English so there shouldn't be a problem. If medication is for your personal use, you are permitted to bring it into the UK..

More levothyroxine is issued in Greece than liothyronine.

It has been out of stock for a long time, I think worldwide, so there has been a shortage of T3. Few prescriptions are given in Greece for T3. T4 is the most widely prescribed (or bought) as you don't need a prescription.

[Jackiez in reply to Nanaedake]

Thank you, yes, she could post it!

[BadHare in reply to Jackiez]

I removed them from the boxes for posting so the package is smaller & lighter, & found two strips click together nicely to save space. I wrapped the information leaflet around two 6 strips to keep them together.

Ask your friend to send them by tracked mail, for a few extra euros. The postal service isn't entirely reliable at either end! There's information on package sizes, prices, etc, on the Delta website.

Good luck!

[Clutter in reply to Nanaedake]

Nanaedake,

There won't be a customs charge for bringing Uni-Pharma T3 from Greece to UK while we are in the EU.

[EbonyEvans]

UniPharma is the brand but ask for T3. Make sure they understand T3 as Tee Tree sounds similar and they hardly stick it there. There’s a shortage at the moment and depending on which part it may be prescription only. Small box half pink half white. Google UniPharma T3 and give her / him a photo to show. I’ll inbox you my supplier as a back up.

[Jackiez in reply to EbonyEvans]

Thank you😊

[helvella Administrator]

Jackiez,

Link to a simple picture of a Uni-Pharma T3 box:

dropbox.com/s/eqkh4i84eqzpa...

Just as a friendly warning, In the UK, the law states we are allowed to personally import for ourselves and members of our household. As I read it, that does not cover friends. Just be prepared - remembering that lying to customs is possibly a far worse thing to do...