Using French Pharmacies?

[alimacb]

Looking for recommendations on French Pharmacies that will supply T3 in a private prescription. I have ordered from Germany before now but I think Cynomel (French) only do the 5mcg. Been quoted £489 UK pharmacy and didn’t want to rush traveling over on the hope I could find somewhere to supply. Thanks

[AmandaK]

A naturopath, who lives in France, tells me that T3 is available there over the counter. I assume he means you don't need a prescription. You may need further confirmation as I'd hate you to travel there to find this isn't the case.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to AmandaK]

This is a very long-running discussion.

I would be amazed if it is officially over-the-counter. We get mixed reports, some people manage to get some; others don't.

I'd assume not possible and be pleased if I managed to get any.

[humanbean in reply to helvella]

greygoose has repeatedly said that T3 is supposed to be prescription only, and she should know because she lives there.

The impression I get is that the people who appeared to be successful in getting over-the-counter T3 without prescription were occasionally getting lucky and getting a single box in small villages or rural areas, they weren't getting it from big cities.

[greygoose in reply to humanbean]

Or they happen upon a pharmacist that takes pity on a tourist. But it's highly unlikely you'd get a permanent supply. It says on the box: prescription only - par ordinance. And French pharmacists are not well-known for breaking the rules! You can't even get vit D without a prescription in France.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Is that a typo? Sanofi Cynomel only comes in 25 microgram tablets to the best of my knowledge.