A representative of Forest Pharmaceuticals confirms that Armour is back in production!! Only 60 mg pills — for now. Should be shipped to pharmacies soon. –MD
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Breaking News. Thyroid Supply Update. 1/15/10.
I just spoke with Kenny Soejoto, COO of American Laboratories (Am. Labs) and he was extremely helpful in providing insight into the ongoing problems with the supply of natural desiccated thyroid such as Armour Thyroid, Westhroid and Nature-Throid. Below is my latest understanding of the situation.
Thyroid Supply Facts:
1- Am. Labs is the only manufacturer of “USP thyroid” in the US and has been in this business for 42 years.
2- USP Thyroid is the active ingredient in the all pharmaceutical grade thyroid extracts sold on the US.
3- Am. Labs has seen increased demand for its product over the past few years.
4- Am. Labs had a production problem over the past year.
5- This has lead to interrupted production of USP Thyroid.
6- This, in turn, has lead to limited production of thyroid tablets by pill manufacturers (eg. Armour, Westhroid, Nature-Throid, generic, compounded).
7- Am. Labs is now in full production since December, 2009.
8- The supply chain from Am. Labs to the patient is long and complex, so it may take a while for the pills to get to you.
9- There Should Be an Adequate Supply of Desiccated Natural Thyroid at Local Pharmacies in the near Future.
10- Keep your fingers crossed.
More to come…
Michael E. Doyle, MD 203-324-4747 www.GoToDrDoyle.com