Liothyronine sodium vs Propylthiouracil
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Liothyronine sodium was dispensed 1.3× as often as Propylthiouracil in March 2026 — 6,168 items versus 4,752 in England.
6,168items
Liothyronine sodium · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4,752items
Propylthiouracil · March 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 March 2026
| Measure | Liothyronine sodium | Propylthiouracil |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 6,168 | 4,752 |
| Items, last 12 months | 71,823 | 56,976 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £672,333 | £88,568 |
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