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6.2.2 Antithyroid drugs

General guidance
 

  • Propylthiouracil offers a useful alternative in those allergic to or intolerant of carbimazole.

Recommended drugs

Carbimazole £

Propylthiouracil ££££

 

Drug Traffic Light Key:

Green – On Formulary

Amber – Restricted use, see local guidelines      

Purple – Specialist use/initiation

Red – Non Formulary

 

Relative Costs Key (where indicated):

£££££ - high

£££ - moderate

£ - low

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