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The thyroid drug liothyronine will remain available on the NHS in England, after health bosses reconsidered a proposal to restrict access.
Liothyronine (T3) is taken by patients with an underactive thyroid, although most take a cheaper drug called T4.
But the NHS England board said T3 should be prescribed by consultant endocrinologists, rather than GPs.
Patient representatives welcomed the move - but one specialist warned it was simply moving demand.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42179765
Liothyronine (T3) is taken by patients with an underactive thyroid, although most take a cheaper drug called T4.
But the NHS England board said T3 should be prescribed by consultant endocrinologists, rather than GPs.
Patient representatives welcomed the move - but one specialist warned it was simply moving demand.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42179765