Liothyronine sodium vs Levothyroxine sodium
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Levothyroxine sodium was dispensed 481.8× as often as Liothyronine sodium in March 2026 — 2,971,450 items versus 6,168 in England.
6,168items
Liothyronine sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
2,971,450items
Levothyroxine sodium · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Liothyronine sodium | Levothyroxine sodium |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,168 | 2,971,450 |
| Items, last 12 months | 71,823 | 34,992,603 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £672,333 | £3,511,028 |
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