T3 prescribing endocrinologists on named patient basis

[Merlio18]

Hi

Has anyone had a endocrinologist previously and currently prescribe them perrigo 5mcg liothyronine on a named patient basis through the NHS as I have had to come off It due it being blacklisted in the community and the hospital pharmacist only supplies mercury pharma 20mcg but I have severe side affects to it and it makes me really ill as I have intolerances to corn starch, gluten and lactose and the endocrinologist now is saying he isn't confident enough to prescribe me it on a named patient basis so I am unwell on oral t4 after having a sensitive and swelling to levothyroxine tablets so would like to know details of any consultants throughout the UK that have confidence and knowledge in prescribing it on a named patient basis. Thanks

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Perrigo sold the product on to Mayne Pharma who have rebranded it Libertas. Could be so very important to write the prescription for the right product!

There have been questions about how available it is - afraid I am not aware of current availability.

[Merlio18 in reply to helvella]

Thanks I know this yes, it's still called mayne pharma, I am struggling to figger out which endocrinologists in the uk are confident prescribing it on a named patient basis as I can't really afford to pay private.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Sigma Pharma 5mcg is available on NHS