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Is anyone having trouble getting there medication? I can not tolerate the Teva brands at all. When i came to renew my perscription my pharmacy could only offer Teva. So i had to go to numerous pharmacies so whilst Boots initally helped with half of the pills they are now struggling to source any.

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Which brand do you prefer?

You can ask your GP to write your preferred brand in the first line of your levo prescription, then the pharmacy has to order that brand for you.

Vencamil is available in 75mcg dose size. The prescription for that looks different and just names the brand. Its lactose and mannitol free.

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In addition to Teva, 75 microgram tablets are potentially available from Aristo (as Vencamil), Crescent and Glenmark (though there have been problems for some time with their availability).

A matter of persevering through all available pharmacies to find one who will supply something suitable. Or having your prescription changed - either to different dosages or to a specific make/product by name.

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VLJones in reply tohelvella

I have had Crescent and Glenmark. I am awaiting a phone call from my doctors. Boots are trying to get me a supply i am just waiting. Thank you for your reply

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Which brand have you been taking

You could get GP to change prescription to 50mcg and 25mcg tablets

Or try specialist pharmacy from list here

thyroiduk.org/get-support/t...

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VLJones in reply toSlowDragon

I have had Crescent and Glenmark previously but Boots are trying to get .e a supply of a non Teva brand . I also waiting for the doctors to ring me . Than you for your reply.

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