T3 Capsules, Tablets and Cost

[ClarisR]

Hi

I'm about to start T3 (with T4) at 10mcg T3 and 100 mcg T4. Doing a bit of research it appears that the cost of capsules is far lower than tablets. What is the difference between capsules and tablets in both results and cost?

I'm not with NHS, so it will be costs of private prescription. I need to consider whether this is sustainable long-term.

I really need this to work as T4 hasn't done much at all in for my symptoms in 10 years.

Thanks of any advice. 🙂

[Lavender-Blue]

When I was getting a private prescription, I purchased my T3 from Springfield Pharmacy.

The tablets are Thyrbon Henning 20mcg x 28 tablets for £27.99.

That was last year,they may have increased a bit since then.

I hope this helps.

[ClarisR in reply to Lavender-Blue]

Many thanks for your reply. Is that an online pharmacy? Where is it in the UK? I think mine will be more expensive as 10mcg oddly seems to be more expensive than 20 mcg!!

[Lavender-Blue in reply to ClarisR]

Here is the link and telephone number:

08001601700

springfieldpharmacy.com/

[Brightness14 in reply to ClarisR]

Cut them up, simple. Buy either 20 size or 25 and cut them with a craft knife.

[helvella Administrator in reply to Lavender-Blue]

Thybon Henning will be 20 micrograms - not 25.

[SlowDragon Ambassador]

Get prescription changed to 20mcg tablets

20mcg are significantly cheaper

Cut 20mcg tablets into 1/4’s using sharp craft scalpel to get 5mcg doses

Thybon Henning 20mcg x 100 tablets is approximately £60-£80

Thybon are lactose free

Cut easily and very well tolerated by most

Other options current prices here paid by NHS

Privately you might pay a bit more

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[helvella Administrator]

NHS prices of all UK thyroid hormone medicines are in my UK medicines document.

The prices for private prescriptions vary. And there is no obvious approach other than asking pharmacies.

I suspect some pharmacies apply a percentage uplift from the NHS prices - and possibly add an additional flat charge. (Plus postage, if needed.)

It will always be best to ensure that prescriptions are written for the actual package sizes. Which will be multiples of 28 for UK products. Or 100 for Thybon Henning.

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Details of every dosage of each medicine include PL numbers, PIP numbers, tablet markings, product history and links to:

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