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Budesonide with formoterol (Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12) - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Inhaler (dry powder)
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
Guidelines BNF SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12 - second line (Fobumix Easyhaler (budesonide/formoterol) is the more cost-effective option DPI)

Prescribe by BRAND

Documentation

Guidelines (Local)
COPD Primary Care Medicines Management Guidelines - updated Jun 23
Webpage
How to use a Turbohaler inhaler - video
Patient resource
How to use a Turbohaler inhaler - Patient information leaflet
Information
In-Check device for improving inhaler technique - Nov 16

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Budesonide with formoterol (Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12)
Indication :
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Group Name :
ICS LABA
Keywords :
ICS/LABA, Inhaled Corticosteroids
Brand Names Include :
Symbicort Turbohaler
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Supporting Documents :
4

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Budesonide with formoterol (Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12) is used to treat.

  • No records returned.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 Sep 14 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
The PCN endorsed the use of the ICS steriod Card. Implementation of its use should be left to the discretion of individual CCGs. The use of this turbohaler for COPD was considered as GREEN on the traffic light system from a previous PCN in March 2014