Wedgewood Pharmacy announces compounding of thyroid tablets in response to physician demand

Nov 6 2009

Wedgewood Pharmacy announced today that it is compounding thyroid tablets in response to physician demand during the long-term backorder of Forest Laboratories’ Armour^® Thyroid tablets. Compounded using Thyroid USP powder, a naturally occurring thyroid, Wedgewood Pharmacy’s scored tablets are available by prescription in 15mg, 30mg, 60mg and 120mg, with prices ranging from $21 to $25 per 100-count bottle. Thyroid tablets are commonly prescribed by physicians to treat hypothyroidism.

Beth DeSouza, human health product manager for Wedgewood Pharmacy said, “When commercially available medications go on long-term backorder, compounding pharmacies can help ensure that patients’ prescribed treatment regimens continue uninterrupted. Being able to fill a void during a manufacturer backorder is just one of the reasons why compounding pharmacies are a vital component of the healthcare system.”