The Merck Lab announces Tuesday, November 5 that the old formula of Levothyrox will be available throughout the year 2018. The new formula for the drug for the thyroid is suspected of generating adverse effects.
The Merck laboratory will continue to make available the old formula of Levothyrox for French patients who have a prescription "throughout the year 2019," said AFP Valérie Leto, pharmacist responsible for Merck La France.
Less than 50,000 boxes will be made available per month, a volume that corresponds to "the volumes made available in 2018" and "needs of patients," according to Ms. Leto, who insisted on the "transitory" nature of this period " which should allow patients to find a lasting alternative solution .