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There are many considerations that influende physicians' prescribing of levothyroxine other than the desire to make the patient feel better. The doctor wants to prescribe a trusted brand that is known and respected. The patient desires the best product for the least out-of-pocket expense. The insurance companies desire to pay for an adequate product at the best contracted price. The pharmacist is often faced with having to make on-the-spot decisions that are in conflict with either the doctor's wishes, the insurance reimbursement guidelines or the patient's ability or desire to pay higher prices.

Unithroid Direct is a service that solves each of these dilemmas. It is a unique program that couples a branded levothyroxine, Unithroid, in a unique package, delivered directly to your patient for a price equal to or less than most co-pays for other brands or generic levothyroxine.

  

 
 
 

Important Information

Unithroid® (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) is a synthetic thyroid hormone intended to replace a hormone that is normally
produced by your thyroid gland. Thyroid replacement therapy is generally taken for life.

Unithroid should not be used to treat obesity or for weight loss.

Notify your healthcare provider if you are allergic to any foods or medicines, are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, are breast-feeding, or taking any other medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Use Unithroid only as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not discontinue or change the amount you take or how often you take it, unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider. It may take several weeks before you notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Notify your healthcare provider of any other medical conditions you may have, particularly heart disease, diabetes, clotting disorders, and adrenal or pituitary gland problems. Your dose of certain medications may need to be adjusted while you are on Unithroid..

Notify your healthcare provider that you are taking Unithroid, if you are planning to become pregnant, are currently pregnant and prior to any surgery.

Take Unithroid as a single dose, preferably on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast. Products such as iron supplements, calcium supplements, or antacids should not be taken within 4 hours of taking Unithroid.

If you have your dose or brand of levothyroxine changed, this may affect the level of hormone in your body and you will need to have a follow-up laboratory test after 8 to 12 weeks.

After a stable response has been established, it is important to have follow-up laboratory tests done, as ordered by your healthcare provider, and at least annually.

Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unusual symptoms.

This website and the information contained herein is intended for use by US residents only and is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace a discussion with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patients care must be made with a healthcare provider and consider the unique characteristics of each patient.