Is np thyroid being discontinued?
I've been taking NP Thyroid for my thyroid condition for years, and it works well for me. Recently, I heard some rumors that it might be discontinued. Can anyone confirm if NP Thyroid is actually being phased out?
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7 months ago
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While you can manage basic health with a good diet and coriander seed water, you cannot play with thyroid medications. If there is a shortage or discontinuance of your pill, please talk to your doctor immediately for an alternative.
6 months ago
There have been occasional batch recalls and supply chain issues with NP Thyroid, but it hasn't been completely discontinued. If you are having trouble sourcing it, ask your pharmacist for equivalent desiccated thyroid brands or consult your doctor about switching.
5 months ago
Never stop taking your thyroid medicine abruptly based on rumors. If you suspect your medication is unavailable, get your thyroid levels checked and consult your endocrinologist to transition safely to another brand.
5 months ago
There is no official FDA announcement regarding the permanent discontinuation of NP Thyroid, though they did issue recalls for certain subpotent batches. My endocrinologist confirmed that it is still available, but recommended having a backup plan ready in case of local pharmacy shortages.
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5 months ago
No, it is not permanently discontinued, but there have been manufacturing and recall issues in the past that caused stock shortages. Just check with your regular supplier or doctor about current availability.
4 months ago
It is not discontinued, just facing sporadic distribution delays. If it's hard to find in your local pharmacy, just switch to standard levothyroxine after checking with your doctor; it's much easier to source.