Update on RLC Labs Recalls of Nature Throid and WP Thyroid
RLC Labs is the manufacturer of the porcine thyroid medications Nature Throid and WP Thyroid which are used to treat hypothyroidism. Both of these products contain the active ingredient Thyroid USP with varying inactive ingredients. In August 2020, RLC Labs made the decision to recall all unexpired lots of Nature Throid and WP Thyroid. The […]
Acella’s NP Thyroid
NOTE: Park Compounding Pharmacy does not carry NP Thyroid. We offer a compounded alternative that uses the same natural desiccated thyroid ingredient. NP Thyroid is brand-name version of Thyroid USP – a natural, desiccated porcine thyroid for treating hypothyroidism. The thyroid medication is obtained from the glands of pigs and contains all essential forms of […]
Thyroid Problems in Women
While thyroid problems can affect anyone, they are more common in women than in men. The symptoms of thyroid disorders in women often appear after menopause or after a pregnancy. Because thyroid hormone plays an essential role throughout the body, especially in metabolism, an imbalance can cause a variety of symptoms. The thyroid gland plays […]
What is Desiccated Thyroid?
There are numerous thyroid medications on the market with a variety of brand names. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell what the differences are between them. There are some excellent articles on thyroid medication written by healthcare professionals and patients including one on the website Stop the Thyroid Madness, which outlines different brands and […]
WP Thyroid Shortage
Recently there have been shortages of multiple types of thyroid medication. Nature Throid, which is a popular natural desiccated thyroid medication, is available again after a brief shortage. WP Thyroid, another brand of desiccated thyroid from RLC Labs, is still on backorder. Update 11/9/20 – RLC Labs has issued a voluntary recall of all lots […]