Liothyronine sodium vs Propylthiouracil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Liothyronine sodium was dispensed 1.3× as often as Propylthiouracil in May 2026 — 5,941 items versus 4,584 in England.
5,941items
Liothyronine sodium · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,584items
Propylthiouracil · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Liothyronine sodium versus Propylthiouracil: national items dispensed by month
▬ Liothyronine sodium · ╌ Propylthiouracil
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Liothyronine sodium | Propylthiouracil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 5,941 | 4,584 |
| Items, last 12 months | 72,070 | 56,834 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £622,810 | £78,329 |
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