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Budesonide with formoterol (Symbicort Turbohaler) - Asthma

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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 100/6 and 200/6 - Licensed for AIR and MART.

More costly device so second line option. (Fobumix Easyhaler (budesonide/formoterol) is the more cost-effective option DPI)

Prescribe by BRAND.

 

Status 2

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

Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12 - higher dose ICS/LABA for specialist recommendation only.

Prescribe by BRAND

Documentation

Webpage
How to use a Turbohaler inhaler - video
Webpage
NICE NG80 - Asthma-diagnosis-monitoring-and-chronic-asthma-management
Patient resource
MART Symbicort Asthma Action plan - July 2019
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)
Indication :
Asthma
Group Name :
ICS LABA
Keywords :
ICS LABAs, ICS/LABAs, inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting beta agonists, respiratory, asthmatics, MART action plans, maintenance and reliever therapy
Brand Names Include :
Symbicort Turbohaler
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Asthma
Supporting Documents :
5
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Other Indications

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

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Other Drugs

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Committee Recommendations (0)

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