Tertroxin (Liothyronine)
liothyronine sodium 20 microgram tablet, 100 · ORAL · PBS code 2318B
STREAMLINEDWhat it costs
AU$41.19 PBS-determined price per 100 units
Most patients pay only the standard PBS co-payment, not the full price above — up to AU$25.00 per script (general) or AU$7.70 (concession/Safety Net) in 2026. The figure above is what the PBS pays the pharmacy; the Australian Government subsidises the rest. Always confirm the current amount with your pharmacist.
- • First listed on the PBS: 1991-08-01.
- • Repeats: 2.
- • PBS program: GE.
Eligibility criteria for subsidised access
The following is the government's own wording from the PBS Schedule, shown unchanged.
Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1
Thyroid cancer
Must be treated by a health practitioner who is any of: (i) a medical practitioner, (ii) a nurse practitioner who is continuing treatment with this medicine (of any strength) that was initiated by a medical practitioner as a PBS benefit.
Listing of Pharmaceutical Benefits (NHL) - Schedule 4 part 1
Hypothyroidism
The treatment must be for replacement therapy; AND
Patient must have documented intolerance to levothyroxine sodium; or
Patient must have documented resistance to levothyroxine sodium; AND
Must be treated by a health practitioner who is any of: (i) a medical practitioner, (ii) a nurse practitioner who is continuing treatment with this medicine (of any strength) that was initiated by a medical practitioner as a PBS benefit.
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