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3.1.1.2 Selective beta2-agonists (long-acting)

All strengths are expressed 'per dose'.

For Kent and Medway Guidance for Primary Care Management of COPD click here

Generic prescribing of inhalers should be avoided as this might lead to patients being given an unfamiliar inhaler device which they are not able to use properly. Different products and doses are licensed for different age groups and some may be applicable only to older children or adults (aged 18 years and over). Prior to prescribing, the relevant Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) should be checked.

Link to MHRA alert https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/pressurised-metered-dose-inhalers-pmdi-risk-of-airway-obstruction-from-aspiration-of-loose-objects.

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Pack Price
60 dose £24.80

Preferred LABA for COPD (More cost effective than other preparations)

Pack Price
120 dose £23.75
60 dose £24.80
Pack Price
100 dose £30.06

Easyhaler formoterol is preferred LABA for COPD (more cost effective)As per EKPG - June 2014 Other LABA's are seen as more cost effective.

Pack Price
30 capsule £32.19
Pack Price
30 capsule £32.19