What has happen to seretide 500.

I'm writing on here today, as I have recenctly moved home and doctors. My new doctor has said they do not do seretide anymore is this true . So i am now on

Flutcasone and Salmetrol inhaler. Does anyone know the difference.

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I assume you mean Seretide accuhaler 500 strength? Dry powder in a round space ship !

As far as I know they still make them.

You may be getting a generic one as after 5 years of a new drug coming on the market, it can be made as a generic .

Fluticasone & Salmeterol are the same drugs that are in Seretide - you are gtting the same meds, just an own brand so to speak ( eg instead of nescafe you are getting Tesco instant coffee) There will be no difference in the drugs.

It is a money saving thing! generics are cheaper that the original brand.

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Thank-you kate for explaining it to me, you have put my mind at rest now thanks.

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If you check on your repeat script it will probably state salmeterol/fluticasone, I know mine now does, but still get seretide, guess it's who and what the chemist stocks, but they are one and the same as said below.

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They better not change the ingredients else i am in trouble it only preventer i am not allergic to! I know they do when they go to being generic!