Hypothyroidism: Medicine Prices and Yearly Costs (2026)
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland that does not make enough thyroid hormone. It is treated with daily levothyroxine tablets.
About hypothyroidism and its costs
Hypothyroidism causes tiredness, weight gain, feeling cold and low mood. It is diagnosed and monitored with a TSH blood test. Treatment with levothyroxine is simple and cheap, but the dose often needs adjusting at first, which can mean extra blood tests and doctor visits in the first year (not included in the example below).
Yearly medicine cost for hypothyroidism, by country
How much a year of a common hypothyroidism medicine costs in India, Australia, the UAE, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa, at official prices. Try the interactive comparison.
A year of levothyroxine 100 micrograms, once a day costs $2.70 in India and $18.85 in South Africa.
Levothyroxine 100 micrograms, once a day: one year
| Country | Price type | Per tablet | One year at list price | Patient pays per year | Patient pays (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Jan Aushadhi MRP | ₹0.70 | ₹257 | ₹257 | $2.70 |
| Australia | PBS price | A$0.037 | A$13.47 | up to A$300 | $211 |
| United Arab Emirates | public price | AED 0.12 | AED 41.98 | up to AED 41.98 | $11.43 |
| United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff | £0.031 | £11.21 | £115 | $153 |
| United States | NADAC (pharmacy cost) | $0.050 | $18.08 | — | — |
| South Africa | SEP | R0.86 | R313 | up to R802 | $48.33 |
Patient pays: India: Jan Aushadhi store price; Australia: up to A$25 per monthly script (A$7.70 with a concession card); less if the medicine is cheaper; United Arab Emirates: public price (insurance may cover part); United Kingdom: £9.90 per monthly item, capped by the £114.50 yearly prepayment certificate; free if exempt or outside England; South Africa: SEP plus maximum dispensing fee and VAT, per pack.
Yearly cost of the medicine alone, at the dose shown, using the lowest official price per tablet in each country. Doctor visits, tests and other care are not included. Each country publishes a different kind of price (shown under each country). Your doctor decides the right medicine and dose.
Yearly cost of hypothyroidism
| Country | Yearly cost (example plan) | In USD |
|---|---|---|
| India | ₹1,175 – ₹1,303 | $12.38 – $13.73 |
Prices of medicines used for hypothyroidism
Price of one tablet or capsule of each medicine in each country we cover, converted to US dollars. Click a medicine for all strengths and local prices.
| Medicine | Class | India | United States | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine | Thyroid hormone | $0.006 | $0.040 | $0.041 |
One strength per medicine (the most widely available one); a dash means that exact strength or form is not in that country's list. Price types differ: Jan Aushadhi retail price (India), NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost (US) and NHS Drug Tariff price (UK).
Frequently asked questions
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Is this medical advice?
ICD-10 code: E03. This page gives cost information only and is not medical advice.
Sources
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- Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Product & MRP List. janaushadhi.gov.in/product-portfolio/product-mrp-list. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026 (as of 2026-10-21). data.medicaid.gov/dataset/fbb83258-11c7-47f5-8b18-5f8e79f7e704. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). Drug Tariff Part VIIIA Category M prices - October 2026. www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2026-09/Cat%20M%20Prices%20-%20Q. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- National Department of Health, South Africa. Database of Medicine Prices (Single Exit Price), effective 1 October 2026. www.health.gov.za/nhi-pee/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. Drug Master price list (public prices), version effective 2 October 2026. www.doh.gov.ae/en/resources/drug-prices. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Schedule, 1 October 2026 (PBS API). www.pbs.gov.au/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error