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Led by experienced UK clinicians, each module explores key scenarios and practical considerations to support clinical decision-making.
When Oral Therapy Fails – What's the Next Step?
Discover clinical situations where thyroid hormone replacement should be reconsidered when oral therapy is not feasible, with expert insights from Prof. Kristien Boelaert and Prof. Neil Sharma.
Myxoedema Coma – A Life-Threatening Endocrine Emergency
Learn how to recognise and manage myxoedema coma, including the urgent interventions required, as Prof. Kristien Boelaert discusses this endocrine emergency.
Patients with Malabsorption – Ensuring Continuity of Treatment
Explore the management of hypothyroidism in patients with acute and chronic malabsorption, featuring Prof. Kristien Boelaert.
Acute and Chronic Nil-by-Mouth Patients
Understand the challenges of managing hypothyroidism in nil-by-mouth patients and when intravenous levothyroxine should be considered to support recovery, presented by Prof. Neil Sharma.
Levothyroxine SERB – Practical Management
Gain practical guidance from Miriam Asia, Endocrinology Clinical Nurse Specialist, on the licensed use of injectable levothyroxine, oral-to-intravenous dose conversion, and preparation, administration and storage considerations.
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Thyroid disease: assessment and management NICE guideline [NG145]1
NICEBritish Thyroid Foundation
The British Thyroid Foundation (BTF)2
btf-thyroid.orgnhs
Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)3
www.nhs.ukReferences:
- NICE guideline [NG145]: Thyroid disease: assessment and management. Accessed: July 2026
- British Thyroid Foundation. Available at: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/ Accessed: July 2026
- NHS, Overview, Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/underactive-thyroid-hypothyroidism/ Accessed: July 2026
UK-LT/LTH-2600030 Date of Preparation: July 2026