Hypothyroidism Meds: Answers to Common Questions | TRC Healthcare Clinical Capsules Podcast

Описание: Managing hypothyroidism often seems straightforward—but the details can make all the difference.

In this episode, Rachel Cole, PharmD, shares actionable pearls for pharmacy teams, such as how to handle levothyroxine product switches, when to monitor TSH, and tips for counseling patients on adherence. Plus, we’ll tackle common myths, explore safety concerns with desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), and review FDA’s recent alert.

Get clear answers, practical counseling tips, and monitoring strategies you can use today.

This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series.

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Claim Credit: https://learning.therapeuticresearch....

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Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights:

Article: Put Concerns About Thyroid Meds in Perspective: https://learning.therapeuticresearch....
Chart: Levothyroxine Absorption: The Effect of Food and Drugs: https://learning.therapeuticresearch....

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0:00 - Introduction
0:29 - CE Information
1:00 - Background & Hypothyroidism Overview
3:46 - Therapy for Hypothyroidism
5:01 - Answering Levothyroxine Questions
8:09 - Desiccated Thyroid and Liothyronine
9:58 - FDA Alert Overview
10:54 - Switching from DTE to Levothyroxine
12:17 - Practice Pearls
13:49 - Conclusion