NEBULISER

[whit]

i ordered salbutamol nebules for my nebuliser last monday, yesterday i rang the chemist to ask where they were, i was told they are not manufactured any more and to get in touch with my doc, i asked why they hadn't told me earlier, no good answer was forthcoming. has any one else had something different to a-salbutamol? thanks now for any replies.

[sassy59]

Hi whit, Pete still has salbutamol for his nebuliser without any problem at all. I’m sure they’re still being manufactured but only time will tell.

Take care xxx

[Hidden]

I got my monthly order from my doc's pharmacy this week. I really don't know what that pharmacist is talking about. Better go back to your GP or practice manager and get them to source it somewhere else.

[teddyd]

Not had any issue getting my salbutamol for my nebuliser. I wonder if particular health boards are changing things??

[knitter]

I think 5 mg Ventolin nebules have been discontinued . Best check

Are your 5 or 2.5 .

I use Combivent nebules 2.5 not ordered any recently .

They are a combination medication ….a few side effects though, I only use them in emergencies .

[suef]

I got more from my doctor last week. X

[poppyshola]

Hi Whit.. you mean the 2.5 Ventolin nebules salbutamol sulfate ? I am prescribed these for like an asthma attack ... which yes my chemist is telling me they often can't get now ... instead I'm provided with Accord Sulbutamol 2.5mg/ml nebuliser solution which the chemist tells me is the same ... he has no problem sourcing those

[majjic]

Salbutamol has been discontinued. The new one still has Salbutamol in it but is CFC free. It's a greener alternative called Salamol,

[TpTe]

I am still receiving mine, actually I just ordered two more the day before yesterday, Salbutamol HFA 100UG. I am in Kamloops B.C.

[Thepainterswife]

Hi Whit , I’m sorry I can’t be much help , it was my husband who used them but sadly he died in April. We struggled to get hold of them even then - they frequently had to send 5ml rather than his usual 2.5ml so it doesn’t surprise me that they are now using substitutes. I believe it was still being manufactured but difficult to get supplies from abroad . I hope you get it sorted out soon , good luck 😊 x

[whit in reply to Thepainterswife]

sorry for your loss.

[Eastend555]

Sorry whit the salbutimol i use is hand held and you take 2 puffs as needed its blue i also take fostair 100 2 pffs twice a day

i do use a nebuliser but no steroids in it

[knitter]

Been trying to sort my repeat prescription and I noticed my Combivent nebules no longer there .

I will try and find out why …..absolutely no way can I cope without them .

[Patk1]

Someone else mentioned this problem theater day,whit x

[warwickstag]

Salbutamol nebs have been in short supply for ages. Last month I received 40 out of 60, and this month none at all. They fob me off with the 0.9% saline, but l don't get on with them, as they dry my mouth and sinuses.