Liothyronine sodium vs Levothyroxine sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levothyroxine sodium was dispensed 480.3× as often as Liothyronine sodium in May 2026 — 2,853,217 items versus 5,941 in England.
5,941items
Liothyronine sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,853,217items
Levothyroxine sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Liothyronine sodium versus Levothyroxine sodium: national items dispensed by month
▬ Liothyronine sodium · ╌ Levothyroxine sodium
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Liothyronine sodium | Levothyroxine sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,941 | 2,853,217 |
| Items, last 12 months | 72,070 | 34,934,292 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £622,810 | £3,407,311 |
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