Hi there, I just moved to the UK and neither my GP nor pharmacy knows where I can get Tirosint.
Might you have a list of Tirosint-supplying pharmacies in the UK, particularly in south or west Yorkshire?
Also, would you happen to know the Tirosint strengths available here in the UK?
Thanks.
I can't tell you where to get Tirosint but it does get listed in the British National Formulary, so it should be possible for doctors to prescribe it. The forms and types of Levo licensed for prescription in the UK are given on this link
bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-f...
Unfortunately, just because something is licensed doesn't mean that a doctor is obliged to prescribe it.
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ThyroidUK have a list of thyroid medications here:
thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hy...
Tirosint is listed under "American Levothyroxine (not licensed in the UK)"
so your GP would have to make a decision as to whether to prescribe an unlicensed medication and even if he did prescribe it it's doubtful he would know which pharmacies could obtain it. You could start by contacting some pharmacies in your area and enquiring as to whether it's something they have dispensed before or whether they can obtain it.
Mistake there, I think. 
The package insert even in the USA says:
Tirosint [package insert]. Lugano, Switzerand: Institut Biochimique SA (IBSA); 2018.
lynmynott
ThyroidUK website has a list of pharmacies. Look at this page.
thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-hy...
It may be worth ringing round these for help.
Tirosint is available in many EU countries (and the USA) - but not always under the same name.
I have recently been adding some details to my thyroid hormone medicines document. A significant reason being to ensure that people are aware of where it is available and what names. That phase of updates is not yet complete but there is quite a bit in it already:
helvella - Thyroid Hormone Medicines
I have created, and try to maintain, a document containing details of all thyroid hormone medicines in the UK and, in less detail, many others around the world.
healthunlocked.com/redirect...
This might be helpful if a pharmacy is willing to order it. Unless they are particularly on the ball, they'd probably look up "Tirosint" and miss the other names. Also, everyone needs to be aware of the product Tirosint Sol which is a liquid (not gel) formulation in small ampoules.
Hi there, I'm trying to source Tirosint as my NHS doctor has agreed to prescribe it. The link to your list is no longer active. How can I get the list? Thanks
I've just updated the link above!
But it doesn't have a list of where to get Tirosint.
Thyroid UK has a list of pharmacies but, unfortunately, their site is broken at the moment.
You might find that prices vary significantly. Also, it has different names across the EU. (My document is NOT complete.)
If you are getting is prescribed on the NHS, you should only need to ask at a pharmacy! Their job to find out how to get it!
Thanks for the info
Did you manage to find Tirosint?
Thyroid UK pharmacies list:
My GP doctor refused to supply it. They don’t believe I need it.
I get my Tirosint on private prescription from Roseway Labs, I get 50ug and 25ug as they don’t do 75ug. It is expensive and costs £65 for 50 gel capsules. As I need two capsules for a dose it is costing me £130 for 50 doses.
I need them as I react to corn and wheat. I am at present enquiring with the makers of the product who are based in Italy and I hope to buy 75ug from them at what I hope will be a cheaper cost. Though with Brexit and customs perhaps not.
Sorry I know this is an old post but how did you manage to get the prescription for this?
My private doctor ( functional practitioner) prescribes for me
What functional dr do you use?
Hi, did you manage to source it from Italy ?
I was under the impression that it was only available in the United States right now.
Thank you all for your advice. My search for tirosint has been futile thus far.
Who have you tried?
I have today contacted Roseway Labs and they replied:
We are indeed able to supply Tirosint gel capsules, in order to do so we require a valid UK private prescription stating the brand name, Tirosint.
We are able to supply the strengths of 25mcg, 50mcg and 100mcg.
In order to price these products, patients will need to send us a photo of their private prescription via email.
Yes, that's what I was advised - private prescription only. My NHS prescription is not accepted.
So you will need to see endocrinologist privately for prescription for Tirosint
Email Thyroid UK for list of recommend thyroid specialist endocrinologists...NHS and Private
tukadmin@thyroiduk.org
No levothyroxine brands contain wheat
List of U.K. brands and ingredients
And non licensed brands available on private prescription
Is it possible your GP would write such a prescription? After all, it's really no skin of their nose if you get a private prescription and have ti pay for the dispensing of it.
Hi, sorry I'm late to answer.I myself take tirosint, have done for over 2 years, I get mine from a pharmacy in Greece.
I had an absolute nightmare trying to source it here in the uk after I moved back here from Cyprus.
I managed to get my endocrinologist to write a private prescription for tirosint but it would cost something like £250 a month as it isn't available on the NHS.
I spoke to roseway labs, a compounding pharmacy and they could do my prescription for around £65 a month, again still too expensive.
My suggestion is contact some pharmacies in mainland Greece, it works out about £8 per month. I would give you my contact but he did it under duress and said he wasn't comfortable with it due to brexit and uncertainty of me actually receiving my meds.
I got a years supply, and will need to find another pharmacy to refill my order.
Generally they don't need a prescription just need to order.
Hope you have some luck
🙂
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