SigmaPharm Liothyronin T3

[Wired123]

There was some discussion a few weeks ago that this drug is now being licensed in England. I’ve yet to see any of the standard high street pharmacies stocking it (including Boots). I can get it from a specialist pharmacy by mail order but thought that by now it should have made its way to the high street pharmacies.

[helvella Administrator]

Yes - it is licensed. But being licensed does not mean that the company will distribute the product. (For example, there are at least two levothyroxine products that have held licences for years but seem never to have been marketed.)

I have not yet seen it listed in the NHS Drugs Tariff.

Details in my medicines document.

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.

From Dropbox:

dropbox.com/s/shcwdwpedzr93...

From Google Drive:

drive.google.com/file/d/12N...

[Wired123 in reply to helvella]

Thanks Helvella, I would have thought the company spent time and money on getting licensed with a view to commence sales in the UK. I imagine they also will be tendering to the NHS when the opportunity arises.

I’ll email the company direct and see if they can tell me their plans. Will report back if/when I hear.

[helvella Administrator in reply to Wired123]

That seems a very sensible thing to do. And if you don't get satisfaction, there is always the telephone to try.

[lili_robinson_1]

I have come to this thread after searching for SigmaPharm T3. I have just been issued with this having rejected Teva last week. I have not come across this brand before and would be interested in any feedback from anyone who has used it.

[RedApple Administrator in reply to lili_robinson_1]

lili_robinson_1, What was your reason for rejecting Teva T3?

[lili_robinson_1 in reply to RedApple]

I have found in the past that I feel undertreated when on it. I am very lucky that the pharmacy I use will try and source another brand for me. I most often get Morningside although I think I feel best on Mercury pharma. Never had Sigmapharma before and just wondering how others find it

[RedApple Administrator in reply to lili_robinson_1]

Thank you for explaining. Your feedback about other brands may be helpful to others too. I suggest you start a new post asking about Sigma and mention your brand experience. That will help to get maximum attention on the forum 😊

[Wired123 in reply to lili_robinson_1]

been on Sigma for about 2.5 years, really happy with it and it’s the brand my Endo recommended. I tried a cheaper one but did not get on well with it so went back to Sigma sharpish