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Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder with a prevalence of 1-2% in the world. The symptoms of hypothyroidism includes, cardiac dysfunction, dyspnea and reduced exercise tolerance, overt cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes mellitus. The aim of the study was to access Knowledge, awareness and, the practice of patient with primary hypothyroidism among the patient attending at endocrinology care center. In this study, most of the female patients were seen hypothyroid than males. Out of a total of 164 respondents, 5.5% were age group of 15-24, 52.4% were age group 25-44, 39% were from the age group 45-64 and 3% were above 65. Among the studied population, 93.9% were male and e other ware female. The majority of the respondent was in the age group of 25-44 years (52.4%). Major differences were seen after the intervention regarding the Knowledge about thyroid and hypothyroidism. Before intervention respondent was more unknown towards the test required for treatment and similarly after the intervention improved the understanding level of patients towards hypothyroidism. Hence this study suggested advantages of intervention by pharmacist in improving knowledge, attitude and practice of patients towards management of disease.

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Knowledge, Awareness and Practice of Patient with Primary Hypothyroidism Among the Patient Attending at Endocrinology Care Center: A Pharmacist Intervention