For information and guidance relating to Liothyronine prescribing including the Shared care Protocol on the SY MO website click here
Hypothyroid
Prescribe generically; Preferably the same generic brand every issue
| Pack | Price |
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| 28 tablet | £0.62 |
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| 28 tablet | £0.66 |
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| 28 tablet | £0.62 |
Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Myxoedema coma and hypothyroidism in patients where oral therapy is not feasible, particularly due to difficulties in swallowing or malabsorption
*Hospital Use Only*
Rationale 1
Hypothyroid coma
Myxoedema coma and hypothyroidism in patients where oral therapy is not feasible, particularly due to difficulties in swallowing or malabsorption
Rationale: 1
*Hospital Use Only*
Hypothyroidism
Liothyronine capsules are significantly more cost effective compared to tablets. Please consider prescribing capsules as first choice. (March 2025)
Liothyronine tablets to be prescribed only for patients who require gelatine-free product.
| Pack | Price |
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| 28 capsule | £65.00 |
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| 28 capsule | £55.00 |
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| 28 capsule | £55.00 |
Hypothyroidism
Rationale: 1,2,3
Liothyronine capsules are significantly more cost effective compared to tablets. Please consider prescribing capsules as first choice. (March 2025)
Liothyronine tablets to be prescribed only for patients who require gelatine-free product.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £31.94 |
Use in adults and children for the treatment of coma of myxoedema, the management of severe chronic thyroid deficiency and hypothyroid states occurring in the treatment of thyrotoxicosis, and for the treatment of thyrotoxicosis as an adjunct to carbimazole to prevent sub-clinical hypothyroidism developing during treatment
Only use oral solution when capsules cannot be taken
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| 1 ml |
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| 50 ml |
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| 1 ml |
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| 1 ml |
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| 1 ml |