Desiccated Thyroid Extract (DTE)
Treatment for Hypothyroidism
Typical Dosage: 30-180 mg daily
Effectiveness
85%
Safety Score
60%
Clinical Trials
80
Participants
15K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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Treatment Details
Dosage Range
30-180 mg daily
Time to Effect
1-2 weeks
Treatment Duration
lifetime
Evidence Quality
LOWConfidence Score
55%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$250
Monitoring:$350
Side Effect Mgmt:$75
Total Annual:$675
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
MODERATEQALYs Gained
0.75
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$844
Cost per Remission
$844
Comparison vs Levothyroxine monotherapy
Cost Difference
+$335/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
0.00 QALYs
Same outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Desiccated Thyroid Extract (DTE) Outcomes
for Hypothyroidism
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+85%
Response Rate
+80%
Remission Rate
+80%
Common Side Effects
Palpitations/Tachycardia
+15%
Anxiety/Insomnia
+12%
Weight loss
+8%
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Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment
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