No Mercury Brand available ( can’t use Teva)

[Quest2019]

Hi,

I was hoping someone could recommend another Uk brand name that they use for Levothyroxine? My brand that I have been on for two years. No one seems to have 🥺.

I do not use the Teva brand due to the fillings. And I heard North Star is not great.

* I am one of those that likes to stick to same brand as I have found differences.

Any input would be much appreciated!

Thank you in advance

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Accord

Aristo

Wockhardt

NorthStar is an own label supplier. Their 50 and 100 microgram levothyroxine is Accord. Their 25 microgram levothyroxine is Teva.

Almus levothyroxine is Accord.

Mercury Pharma is a brand owned by Advanz. Why not contact them to find out what is happening?

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[Quest2019 in reply to helvella]

Thank you very much! Really appreciated.

[tattybogle]

i got Mercury 50mcg's only 3 weeks ago dispensed from chemist in NW UK . they had them in stock , despite someone on here reporting their chemist had told them there was a problem with supply. I wouldn't believe report's of supply issuers unless you have spoken directly to the manufacturers.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Who says there’s no Mercury Pharma

Just try a different pharmacy....

[Quest2019]

Thanks. I have tried 3 . Plus my normal company who delivers to me. I will try more

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Quest2019]

We have seen stories about shortages so many times, the automatic reaction for many of us is not to believe them. They end up being a bit like some "fake news". Completely true for the person reporting but giving what is a wrong impression of reality!

Hence my suggesting contacting the licence holder company.

Quite often, when people go back with the knowledge that the product is available, and even a phone number for the pharmacist to contact, the pharmacy suddenly finds some of the product. Either they find a packet they didn't know they had, or get a delivery.

This might be due to issues in distribution, especially if one distributor, in one area, supplies many of the pharmacies.

Occasionally, there really is a shortage!

It is, of course, sensible to ask here - not just reluctantly accept their word for it.

[Quest2019 in reply to helvella]

Thank you ! Much appreciated. I am going to call today.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Quest2019]

Sorry if it looked like I was chasing - just realised I had not explained much!

[grumpyold]

No shortage of Mercury Pharma where I am (Norfolk.)

I get on best with Accord/Northstar but the pharmacy often ignores this and tries to foist Mercury (and Teva!) onto me.

I hope you find some soon.

x

[Quest2019 in reply to grumpyold]

Thank you! I do use accord with all my other meds. I may just try use that if they going to be difficult. Thank you x