Teva Liothyronine shortage?

[MaryMary]

I’ve just been to the pharmacy to collect Teva Liothyronine to be told there’s a shortage from the manufacturer. Not sure if I’m being told this because someone ignored their system which says to order Teva? Is anyone in this situation? Have been given Mercury Pharma.

Thanks

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

There is another thread discussing unavailability of Teva liothyronine - here:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

I usually urge everyone affected to contact the manufacturer - Teva.

tevauk.com/

[MaryMary in reply to helvella]

Thanks will look this up.

[Sluggishandtired in reply to helvella]

Good advice! I’ve had loads of problems in the past and have really had to put my foot down with the pharmacist-in a nice way. They call us Teva Divas - I’m ok with that! I’ll contact Teva if I’m told there is a shortage.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

highly unlikely

Take prescription to another pharmacy

If you need lactose free levothyroxine they can’t give you one containing lactose

[MaryMary in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks, I’ve emailed the manufacturer. Usually the local pharmacy is very responsive to my requests and they have taken my telephone number. I have a batch prescription so will have to return and try to sort this out.

[Sunnyfay3]

yes I also cannot get any, have been told by my pharmacy they can’t get it.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Sunnyfay3]

Suggest that you also contact Teva.

In my view, everyone affected should do so. If nothing else, it will show on Teva's internal contact statistics.

(I am waiting for a Teva medicine. It won't be available again until 2025... I am NOT impressed.)

[MaryMary]

I’ve had a response from Teva that there are NO supply issues with their 20mcg Liothyronine and that it should be available for the pharmacies to buy from wholesalers.

I’ll be going back to the pharmacy I use asap.

Mary mary

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to MaryMary]

Thank you.

Suggests the issue is nearer the pharmacy - maybe the distributor?

[Missd66]

I collected my prescription of 20mg Teva lio yesterday, no problem. Boots pharmacy

[MaryMary]

All sorted now thank you everyone!