No Wockhardt levo..what would you do?

[SophieS411]

Good afternoon, my chemist can not get hold of any Wockhardt levo. I tried other brand before (teva) and my levels went through the roof. Maybe one of the ingredients didn’t agree with me I’m not sure but my doctor always puts on my prescription that I need Wockhardt. My chemist can’t get hold of any and I have called round all other chemists in the area and even emailed Wockhardt themselves. I don’t know what to do or if there are any other brands similar to Wockhardt? Help please

[Nanaedake]

Could you ring Wockhardt and check they have supplies then ring your pharmacist and inform them they should be able to order in. If not, then an independent pharmacy should be able to get it.

Avoid TEVA as it was clearly not bioequivalent for you. I hope you made a yellow card report.

You might get on better with one of the other varieties as a last resort. Helvella has pinned a list of available levos if you search around this site.

I can't find the pinned post but if you do a search you'll find some info.

[McPammy]

I had exactly the same issue. I’m on liquid Levothyroxine. The brand I changed to was CREO Pharma. I was a bit worried initially however, it was fine and now they can’t get CREO Pharma again after 4 months on it. What I do know is that Teva has a bad effect on me so I’d definitely not have that again.

Wockhardt has had a recall it’s levothyroxine. I called them to find out what the supply issue is. They are currently waiting for a new license which can take months in a normal climate, I think the virus could be holding things up.

Have you tried Mercury Pharma that was also alright for me but I do do a lot better with Wockhardt.

[Zephyrbear]

I too always ask for Wockhardt as I have found it’s the only one that doesn’t make me itch to the point where I’m literally scratching my skin off. However, my surgery hasn’t been able to get hold of any either so they have given me Mercury Pharma Eltroxin to try and so far🤞it seems to be ok. I’ve been on it for a month now...

It might be worth trying that.

Helvella has created a very useful list about T4 brands and who they’re really made by.

Good luck. 🍀

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Zephyrbear]

And here it is:

UK Levothyroxine Tablets

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Last updated 30/04/2020.

This is a list of currently marketed levothyroxine tablets in the UK.

Please note that re-branding (whether by a manufacturer or as an ‘own label supplier’ - which has happened with several products) does not mean any change to formulation.

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🔹 Accord – formerly Actavis (marketing authorisation holder)

🏭 Accord-UK (manufacturer)

🥛 contains lactose

  50  PL 0142/0104

  100  PL 0142/0105

White

6mm diameter

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🔹 Advanz – branded both “Mercury Pharma Levothyroxine” and “Mercury Pharma Eltroxin” which are identical (marketing authorisation holder)

🏭 Custom Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (manufacturer)

🥛 contains lactose

  25  PL 12762/0016 5.5mm diameter

  50  PL 10972/0031

  100  PL 10972/0032

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🔸 Almus – (an ‘own label supplier’ brand owned by Walgreen Boots Alliance – Boots pharmacies and Alliance distributor)

  50 – This is repackaged Accord – formerly Actavis.

  100 – This is repackaged Accord – formerly Actavis.

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🔹 Aristo – (marketing authorisation holder)

🏭 Aristo Pharma GmbH (manufacturer)

  100  PL 40546-0159

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🔸 Northstar – (an ‘own label supplier’ brand owned by McKesson – Lloyds pharmacies and AAH distributor)

  25 – This is repackaged Teva. ❗

  50 – This is repackaged Accord – formerly Actavis. ❗

  100 – This is repackaged Accord – formerly Actavis. ❗

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🔹 Teva – (marketing authorisation holder)

🏭 PLIVA Croatia Ltd (manufacturer)

  12.5  PL 00289/1971

  25  PL 00289/1972

  50  PL 00289/0038

  75  PL 00289/1973

  100  PL 00289/0039

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🔹 Wockhardt – (marketing authorisation holder)

🏭 CP Pharmaceuticals Ltd (manufacturer)

🥛 contains lactose

  25  PL 29831/0130

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🔹 – identifies marketing authorisation holder.

🔸 – identifies ‘own label supplier’ products.

🏭 – identifies manufacturers (where known).

❗ – Take particular note of the actual product which varies by dosage.

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Numbers refer to tablet dosages in micrograms.

Only products which definitely contain lactose are identified (🥛 contains lactose). Please check other products. Where products are ‘own label supplier’, check the marketing authorisation holder.

If there is anything inaccurate in this information, please let me know by Private Message:

healthunlocked.com/user/hel...

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This document is updated whenever I am aware of any changes or enhancements are needed. Please check the Last updated date. The current version is available as a PDF here:

dropbox.com/s/6h3h0qi4eqwi6...

[Triciatextiles]

Wockhart is not available at the present time. My daughter takes this as it does not contain acacia powder which she is extremely allergic to. She also takes almus /accord because it also does not contain acacia powder. She has increased her dose of this brand and split the pill to get her correct dose.