TEVA Liquid Thyroxine

[CocoBaloo]

I'm having problems getting hold of TEVA Liquid Thyroxine due to manufacturing issues ... I just wondered if anyone else had been having problems too & or had any advice?Thanks

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Very difficult to get any liquid levothyroxine at the moment

Can you tolerate any other brands

McPammy might know more

[CocoBaloo in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks for getting back to me ... I've tried some other liquids, but felt dreadful ... Annoyingly I can't remember the make it was so long ago ... I'll happily give ano brand a trial & keep my fingers crossed 😉

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to CocoBaloo]

If you have to resort to tablets …..perhaps try Vencamil - lactose and mannitol free …but only available in 100mcg tablets

[CocoBaloo in reply to SlowDragon]

It's so annoying just when you think things are going smoothly you hit ano bump in the road! ... Thanks for the advice 🌸

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

I suggest you contact Teva UK. They do reply. Albeit likely totally unhelpfully. But they just might be able to help with information, etc.

(I've been waiting for a different Teva medicine - unavailable since around March 2022 and none on the horizon. And there is no alternative to that medicine in the UK.)

[CocoBaloo in reply to helvella]

I'm sorry to hear that ... Yes I have spoken with TEVA, they've been helpful, but manufacturing problems is a wide umbrella that covers a multitude of things! ... The 100mg bottles came into the pharmacy wholesalers & went out of stock within a day ... I hope you're able to find ano solution 🍀

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to CocoBaloo]

I'm doing OK - thanks!

Luckily what I need is over the counter in Germany (though prescription only in the UK). So I can buy from there. A nuisance and it costs. But so much easier than your issue - or those who need T3. And, yes, it is claimed to be a manufacturing issue of some sort.

[CocoBaloo in reply to helvella]

Glad to hear that 😊 ... Well I've just got back from the pharmacy & the lady called the wholesaler again, spoke to a different person, & they do have it ... You couldn't make this up! ... Panic over until I have to get my prescription again 😁 ... I buy my T3 from , no prescription needed ...