Association Between Generic-to-Generic Levothyroxine Switching and Thyrotropin Levels Among US Adults.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.0045
Abstract: Importance Switching among generic levothyroxine sodium products made by different manufacturers typically occurs at the pharmacy and may affect serum thyrotropin (TSH) levels. Objective To compare TSH levels between patients who continued taking the same… read more here.
Keywords: generic levothyroxine; levothyroxine; tsh level; index date ... See more keywords
Real world evidence in effectiveness, safety, and cost savings of generic levothyroxine: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s12020-021-02833-8
Abstract: Generic levothyroxine, approved through Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), is available for generic substitution. But ANDA does not require nonclinical or clinical data to establish safety and efficacy. Post-marketing evidence in generic equivalence for marketed… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; safety; evidence; cost savings ... See more keywords
Adherence to thyroid hormone replacement therapy: a retrospective, claims database analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1486293
Abstract: Abstract Objective: The objective of this analysis was to compare adherence at 6 months and 12 months across levothyroxine formulations for patients with hypothyroidism. Methods: This retrospective analysis utilized insurance claims data from a commercially… read more here.
Keywords: levothyroxine formulations; analysis; adherence; therapy ... See more keywords