Anything containing Biotin - usually a B complex should be stopped 4-7 days before a blood test as it can interfere with the results.
I personally allow 4 days, making a note in mny calendar to remind me! The studies showing the issue involved very large amounts of Biotin and theres actually not that much in a B complex.
I hope there is no such thing as unlicenced T3. You may be thinking of NDT/DTE which isn't licenced in the UK and there are special rules regarding it being prescribed.
I've just re read the email from the pharmacy (thyroid UK recommended). Unlicensed liothyronine, Sigma Pharm & Thybon Henning, needs to be documented on a private prescription for them to dispense.
Ah yes. I get Thybon Henning T3 and its good stuff.
I think the UK medicines regulatory body only licence certain medications/brands and I would assume theres a lot of paperwork, trials etc that have to be done to get a licence. It just means that they haven't gone through that process.
Unlicensed medicines
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Your doctor may recommend an unlicensed medication if they think it will treat your condition effectively and the benefits are greater than any risks.
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