Forgot to bring enough Levo on hols in Italy - will they sell any without a prescription?

[thyroidquest]

Hi! I always forget something..remembered passports and children but didn't bring enough Levo. I could switch to just T3 for a few days..

Does anyone know whether Italian pharmacists might dispense if I show them my meds?

Also.. what amount of T3 would be equivalent to 50mcg of Levo?

Thanks!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

I think you might be in the ideal place to go and ask an Italian pharmacist!

It seems reasonable to suggest they might be able to do exactly what UK pharmacists can do - supply a small quantity without a prescription. However, these things do vary by country.

[thyroidquest in reply to helvella]

I will give it a go! I will take my tablets just to show it's a genuine request..

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to thyroidquest]

Do let us know how it goes.

[thyroidquest in reply to helvella]

Just to update you and my post..an Italian pharmacist sold me a packet of 'Eutirox Levotiroxina Sodica' for just over €2 for 50 tablets of 50mcg..happy days

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to thyroidquest]

Thanks for letting us know. Pleased you got some.