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The manufacturer of Ventolin (salbutamol) nebules, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), has informed us that they are anticipating a temporary supply outage of Ventolin nebules 2.5mg/2.5mL.
There are no temporary supply outage issues with Ventolin puffers/inhalers or Ventolin nebules 5mg/2.5mL.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
| Which medicine is affected? |
Ventolin nebules 2.5mg/2.5mL. |
| How long will the supply outage last? | Expected until Thursday 1 August 2024. |
| What is this medicine used for? | Sometimes used to treat asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) as well as other respiratory conditions. |
| What should I do in the meantime? | Talk with your doctor about other options. Some are listed in the fact sheet below. |
| Where can I find out more? | Download the factsheet here: |
| Is my Ventolin puffer affected? | No. There are no supply issues with Ventolin puffers or generic options. |
| Are my Ventolin nebules 5mg/2.5mL affected? | No. There are no supply issues with this nebule strength or generic options. |
SUPPLY OUTAGE FACTSHEET
