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Patients' inhaler switch hotly debated in court
New Zealand Doctor Online The Symbicort inhaler's ability to control, prevent and relieve asthma for some patients without the need for a separate reliever has been argued as meriting full funding by Pharmac. The rapid action of the Symbicort Turbuhaler makes a critical … Pharmac taken to court over asthma subsidy |
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Asthma sufferers face change in inhaler standards
PennLive.com If you're one of those people with mild asthma who counts on picking up an over-the-counter inhaler at the drug store to help with occasional symptoms, that won't be an option much longer. As of Dec. 31, epinephrine inhalers containing … Law bans otc asthma inhalers, bad for environment |
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 Politico |
Sen. Jim DeMint aims to overturn inhaler ban
Politico Jim DeMint is seeking a vote this week on his amendment that would stop the FDA from phasing out an over-the-counter asthma inhaler because it emits chlorofluorocarbons that have been linked to deterioration of the ozone layer. … Inhaler policy 'puts people second' |
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 Fox News |
DeMint Tries to Halt Ban on Over-the-Counter Asthma Inhaler
Fox News Jim DeMint is trying to stop the federal government from banning a popular over-the-counter asthma inhaler, introducing an amendment that would yank funding for the ban set to go into effect in January. The Food and Drug Administration rule would take … |
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Primatene Mist Asthma Inhaler No Longer Sold After Dec. 31, 2011
AAFP News Now By Lauren Shelly Primatene Mist is the only OTC inhaler used to treat mild asthma that is sold in the United States. But after Dec. 31, 2011, the epinephrine inhalers will no longer be available to American consumers. The inhalers are being phased out … |
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Readers Blast Government for Banning OTC Inhaler
MedPage Today More than two-thirds of 1234 MedPage Today readers said the government overreacted by mandating the removal of the last over-the-counter asthma inhaler from the market, according to last week's survey … Reg Wydeven column: New rules less helpful for asthma sufferers Breathtaking lies |
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Popular Asthma Inhaler to Be Pulled Off the Market
Fox News Asthmatic patients who use over-the-counter Primatene Mist will soon need to find an alternative prescription medicine to control their symptoms. The epinephrine drug will no longer be available after Dec. 31. … Primatene Mist Fans Hold Breath Ozone theory has holes |
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Asthma inhaler being phased out by FDA: Why?
CBS News As part of its continuing efforts to protect the Earth's atmosphere, asthma patients who rely on over-the-counter inhalers will be required to switch to prescription-only alternatives. The FDA said Thursday that patients who use epinephrine inhalers … Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist To Go Off Shelves Many common asthma inhalers to take last breath by year's end FDA to Primatene Users: Get Asthma Prescription Now |
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Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist To Go Off Shelves
RTT News (RTTNews) – Primatene Mist, the only FDA-approved epinephrine asthma inhaler, sold over the counter in the United States will no longer be available after December 31, 2011, as the FDA has decided to ban chlorofluorocarbons-containing inhalers. … FDA to Primatene Users: Get Asthma Prescription Now Asthma inhalers being phased out over environmental worries Asthma Inhaler Primatene Mist Going Off the Market |
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AP – Asthma patients who rely on over-the-counter inhalers will need to switch to prescription-only alternatives as part of the federal government’s latest attempt to protect the Earth’s atmosphere.
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