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Liothyronine

Asked by Anna SabineLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 April 2026UIN 127690

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that Integrated Care Boards follow NHS England guidance on liothyronine.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Department has not held any discussions with integrated care boards regarding their policies on liothyronine. NHS England regional teams have distributed the Items that should not be prescribed in primary care policy guidance to local healthcare systems. These systems are responsible for ensuring that prescribing practices follow the guidance provided.

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