Thyroid Tablets, USP (desiccated porcine)
About the shortage
"Armour Thyroid medication has been in short supply since early 2009. The original supply problem occurred in the spring of 2009 when Forest Laboratories, the manufacturer of Armour Thyroid had problems with a reformulation of the product. (Note: Armour is a brand name for Natural Desiccated Thyroid, or NDT for short). This reformulation problem resulted in patient complaints for unknown reasons, which led to decreased product availability of in the spring of 2009 as Forest Laboratories attempted to correct the problem. Currently Forest is stating that they are producing a limited supply of 1 grain (60 mg) product, but are currently unable to give a definitive date of when the product will be fully restocked." Source: Rochester Center for Health Living.
The American Society of Health System Pharmacists maintains a list of specific dosages that are not available commercially.
During this shortage, Wedgewood Pharmacy is compounding thyroid tablets and capsules.