| Synthroid Thyroxine Replaces Goldshield Thyroxine |
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10 September 2008 Synthroid Thyroxine made by Abbott pharmaceuticals is available from some community pharmacies as an alternative to the subsidised Eltroxin, brand by GSK.
Abbott Synthroid Thyroxine is available in both 50mcg and 100mg strengths. It is FDA approved. More information for Synthroid.
Our Pharmacist suggest you discussed this alternative with your doctors first before trying out Synthroid.
Download the PDF Prescribing Information for Your GP
Currently there is no shortage of stock
whereas the Goldshield Thyroxin was hard to sourced by the pharmacy wholesalers
due to various reasons so it will no longer be available from community
pharmacies.
Abbott Synthroid Thyroxine, is a section 29
medicines, so you will need a prescription from your GP.
How much does it cost?
Abbott Synthroid Thyroxine will not be subsidised by Pharmac. For 30
tablets of the price will be approximately $25 for both 50mcg and 100mcg. These
prices may varied between pharmacies.
If you cannot get Synthroid from your local pharmacy then you may purchase this from our online pharmacy. We suggest you purchase a small quantity to try first. |