Need help with a petition to have Tirosint available in UK!

I know tirosint is easily obtainable in the USA, Canada and Mexico. I had discussed with other members; who would like to figure out on tirosint’s availability in the UK. There are a few million in my country, the US, getting it prescribed now. I wonder if this is something that If enough people could petition the manufacturer IBSA then they would start to offer it in the UK. I know if a few thousands could petition to IBSA, I believe it could make them aware of a big market in the UK.

Warm Regards,

Morgan

[greygoose]

But, it's only levo. I would have thought there were enough brands of levo available in the UK. Why would they want another one?

[Hidden in reply to greygoose]

No fillers and therapeutic effects have been more beneficial. You could say the same about brands and types of levo available in the USA. I think more people have been more respective or the people from my encounters. It could be subjective but ibsa has reported over 1 billion in sales and 110 million prescriptions per year (not people, but prescription filled) of tirosint in the USA.

[greygoose in reply to Hidden]

Ah, ok.

[Treepie in reply to greygoose]

Gelatin, glycerin ,water and T4 .Claims less affected by ppi’s.

Made in Switzerland . Wonder what cost is. Seems could be good for many who have trouble with various fillers . Not a problem for me but I do have ppi’s.

[Hidden in reply to Treepie]

It cost twice as much as levothyroxine with fillers over here in the US. Doctors offices are usually stocked with them from drug representatives. I am glad doctors are working with tirosint manufacturers in the US. I can say more people are on it now then levothyroxine at least at my pharmacy because the pharmacist always has to order more.

[Sweeneythyca]

I would sign that petition, i have explored every avenue to try to get tirosint here in the uk, i am drawing blanks. I may have to fly to greece to get it if i can't get it in the next 2wks. I'm literally pulling my hair out.

[Lora7again in reply to Sweeneythyca]

Unfortunately the NHS decide which drugs we use. When I worked for a hospital pharmacy we were sent instructions which brands and which drugs to order.

[Sweeneythyca in reply to Lora7again]

The nhs i can understand, but i have tried to get it privately and still no luck, its very frustrating. Big harma playing monopoly.

[Lora7again in reply to Sweeneythyca]

I'm afraid so ... at least they are not allowed to take Doctors on cruises now like they used to. I have been wined and dined by a few big drug companies and taken for a tour of their factories in the past when I worked for the NHS.