When Licensed NDT Brands Disappear: How Compounding Pharmacies Provide Personalized Thyroid Medication Solutions
For many patients, natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medications such as Armour® or NP Thyroid® have been a cornerstone of treatment. But with FDA scrutiny increasing and some products disappearing, patients are left wondering what comes next. This is where compounding pharmacies provide personalized thyroid medication solutions that bridge the gap.
Why NDT Brands Are Disappearing
Armour® and NP Thyroid® are natural thyroid alternatives, but they are not FDA-approved. That lack of approval places them under regulatory pressure, and pharmacies may stop carrying them. For patients who rely on these medications, the shift feels like losing an essential lifeline.
That said, FDA enforcement actions are focused on unapproved thyroid medications — but patients still need continuity of care.
How Compounding Pharmacies Provide Personalized Thyroid Medication Solutions
Compounding pharmacies work with providers to prepare thyroid medications tailored to each patient. This can mean combining levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3) into precise ratios, adjusting dosage strengths, and excluding additives that might cause sensitivity.
Benefits of Compounded Medications
Customization: Dosages matched exactly to your needs.
Formulation flexibility: Capsules, liquids, or sublingual forms.
Allergen-free: No dyes or fillers that trigger reactions.
Continuity: Reliable options when commercial drugs are discontinued.
The Takeaway
While commercial NDT brands may fade from the market, compounding pharmacies provide personalized thyroid medication solutions that ensure patients still have safe, effective, and individualized solutions for thyroid health.
Looking for the Best Compounded Thyroid Medications in the DMV Area? Call Preston’s Pharmacy Today!
Ready to prioritize your health and wellness? If you’re looking for compounded thyroid medications in the DMV area, Preston’s Pharmacy has the solutions you need.
Our dedicated team can help with all your custom medication needs to give you peace of mind:
For our Arlington pharmacy, please call us at (703) 522-3412.
For our Falls Church location, please call us at (571) 341-8787.