Is there a way of finding out which GP practices are funding T3.
My NHS endo has agreed to recommend I am given a T3 trial. I'm not sure how it actually works and if my endo may just be giving lip service?
The Endo has said their CCG will not allowed them to fund it but will recommend a trial funded by the GP which will be under a different CCG.
I have recently moved area and before registering with a new practice to maximise my chances of the GP funding this trial is there a way of finding out which practices fund, or are more likely to fund a trial?
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Your Endocrinologist hasn't actually read the guidelines then
To qualify for NHS T3 prescription An NHS endocrinologist must diagnose that patient has clinical need for T3. Endocrinologist has to prescribe initial trial for 3-6 months via hospital pharmacy.
Assuming trial goes well, Endocrinologist writes to GP to take over ongoing care. prescription cost is passed to your GP. Annual review back with endocrinologist
That's a really informative site. Shows that no practice in my local CCG prescribes NDT (I searched for four better known brands) and only a few GP practices in the local CCG prescribe T3 - unfortunately in very low numbers and none at all at the GP practice covering my area. Looks like I will be getting private prescriptions from out of the area again...
Thank you Slow Dragon. I've just checked the CCG and local surgeries - very informative.
So my Endo is lying to me?
I know that Guildford CCG, which i'm currently under, wont allow her to prescribe. She is not disputing my clinical need and has said that once i move she will write a letter to my GP asking that they give me a trial of T3.
Does this mean I need another referral to another Endo under a different CCG?
Via my new GP?
Or is this something my Endo can do?
I guess regardless i'll register with the GP that has the highest prescription rate in the hope that they are the most hypothyroid sympathetic.
Surrey CCG (like all of UK) has Liothyronine as Amber light medication. This means patient needs to see NHS endocrinologist in order get diagnosed and prescribed
As your NHS endocrinologist says you have clinical need she should prescribe it to you
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Good old t3
My Rheumatology doctor is refusing to treat me whilst I am taking T3 which is prescribed by my Endocrinologist can he do this?
T3 prescription success!!! There is hope!!!
