Citizen Petition from Foley & Lardner LLP

Anna Kulis, a private individual and long-term vegan, is requesting that the medication Levothyroxine (Synthroid) be reformulated to be vegan-friendly. She argues that the current ingredients, such as potential animal-derived magnesium stearate and lactose, conflict with her dietary beliefs and health needs.

An individual suffering from Alpha-gal syndrome explains how difficult it is to identify safe medications due to hidden animal-derived ingredients like magnesium stearate, lactose, or gelatin. They support the proposed action because requiring pharmaceutical companies to provide ingredient sourcing would help people with life-threatening allergies navigate their treatment safely.

Robin, an individual with Alpha Gal syndrome, supports the proposed action to require labeling of animal-derived components in medications and food. They argue that clear labeling of plant-derived ingredients is necessary to help people with severe allergies safely navigate medication options.