Liothyronine
Indication
Liothyronine as an add-on treatment for refractory hypothyroidism despite adequate monotherapy with levothyroxine in Primary Care
Black
Brand:
Tertroxin®
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Endocrine system
Background
Liothyronine is not recommended for use in primary care as an add-on treatment for refractory hypothyroidism despite adequate monotherapy with levothyroxine.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Black
Reason for decision:
Not recommended for prescribing on the NHS in Lancashire & South Cumbria
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