THYROID HEALTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWABOUT YOUR OPTIONS

Your thyroid may be small, but it has a big job. This butterfly-shaped gland produces hormones that help regulate metabolism, energy use, heart rate, digestion, mood, and many other important functions throughout the body. When thyroid hormone levels are too low or too high, the effects can be felt throughout the body.

A Big Change for Compounded Thyroid Medications: If you take a compounded

thyroid medication—or have considered one—you may have heard about recent

changes from the FDA. In March 2026, the FDA announced that animal-derived

thyroid medications, commonly known as desiccated thyroid extract (DTE), are not eligible for pharmacy compounding because the agency considers these

products to be biological products rather than conventional drugs. The FDA is also developing additional guidance regarding these unapproved animal-derived thyroid medications.

This is important because it affects medications made from animal thyroid tissue, including compounded versions of DTE. However, this does not mean that all

compounded thyroid medications are going away.

What Can We Still Compound? At Norland Avenue Pharmacy, we can continue to

compound synthetic thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3) when a patient's individual needs cannot be met by an

FDA-approved medication.

Compounding can be particularly helpful when a prescriber needs a customized

strength, dosage form, or combination of T4 and T3 that isn't commercially

available. As with any compounded medication, these preparations require a

prescription and are made specifically for an individual patient's needs.

If you've been taking a compounded thyroid medication and aren't sure

whether these changes affect you, don't stop taking your medication on your own. Talk with your prescriber and pharmacist about your options. We can work together to help determine what makes sense for you.

Supporting Your Thyroid Beyond Prescription Medication: Your thyroid relies on a steady supply of specific nutrients to produce thyroid hormones and help your body convert those hormones into their active form. When nutritional needs aren't being met, the body may not have all the building blocks and cofactors it needs to support normal thyroid function.

Thyroid Support by Healthy Living Solutions was formulated to provide comprehensive nutritional support for these processes. Rather than focusing on

just one nutrient, it combines vitamins, minerals, and botanical extracts that

support healthy thyroid hormone production, hormone activation, metabolism, energy, and the body's response to stress.

This can be a good option for someone who wants to be proactive about supporting normal thyroid function through nutrition—or who wants additional

nutritional support alongside the care they're already receiving from their healthcare provider. It is not a replacement for prescribed thyroid medication, but it can be part of a broader approach to taking care of your thyroid and overall health.

Thyroid Support | 60 capsules | $20.10

Suggested use: 2 capsules daily

Take Control of Your Thyroid Health: Whether you take prescription thyroid

medication, use a customized compounded formulation, or simply want

to be more proactive about supporting healthy thyroid function, we're here to

help you understand your options. Have questions about your thyroid medication

or want to learn more about Thyroid Support? Stop by the pharmacy and talk

with our team.