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Hypothyroidism Meds: Answers to Common Questions | TRC Healthcare Clinical Capsules Podcast

Managing hypothyroidism often seems straightforward—but the details can make all the difference. In this episode, Rachel Cole, PharmD, shares actionable pearls for pharmacy teams, such as how to handle levothyroxine product switches, when to monitor TSH, and tips for counseling patients on adherence. Plus, we’ll tackle common myths, explore safety concerns with desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), and review FDA’s recent alert. Get clear answers, practical counseling tips, and monitoring strategies you can use today. This is an excerpt from our November 2025 Pharmacy Essential Updates continuing education webinar series. ****** CE Information: TRC Healthcare offers CE credit for this podcast for pharmacist subscribers at our platinum level or higher and pharmacy technician subscribers. Log in to your Pharmacist’s Letter or Pharmacy Technician’s Letter account and look for the title of this podcast in the list of available CE courses. https://trchealthcare.com/login/ None of the speakers have anything to disclose. Claim Credit: https://learning.therapeuticresearch.... ****** Clinical Resources from Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: Article: Put Concerns About Thyroid Meds in Perspective: https://learning.therapeuticresearch.... Chart: Levothyroxine Absorption: The Effect of Food and Drugs: https://learning.therapeuticresearch.... Don’t miss out! Subscribe today to stay ahead with trusted insights and tools: 🏷️Use code cc1026 at checkout for 10% off a new or upgraded subscription. https://trchealthcare.com/shop/?trc_p... 🎓 Are you a student? Great news—students can access a free version of Pharmacist’s Letter. https://login.therapeuticresearch.com... 📌 If you’re not yet a subscriber, find out more about our product offerings at trchealthcare.com. Connect with us: 📱 Send us a text: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex... 👍 Follow, rate, and review this show in your favorite podcast app. 📩 You can also reach out to provide feedback or make suggestions by emailing us at ContactUs@trchealthcare.com. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 0:00 - Introduction 0:29 - CE Information 1:00 - Background & Hypothyroidism Overview 3:46 - Therapy for Hypothyroidism 5:01 - Answering Levothyroxine Questions 8:09 - Desiccated Thyroid and Liothyronine 9:58 - FDA Alert Overview 10:54 - Switching from DTE to Levothyroxine 12:17 - Practice Pearls 13:49 - Conclusion