Advice please

[sarahjane12]

Just phoned my doctors for prescription on my inhalers and receptionist said they have changed my ventolin to salbutamol is salbutamol cheaper does any one now

[Nottobad]

beta.nhs.uk/medicines/salbu... Ventolin is a brand name . So salbutamol maybe cheaper but they work the same.

[risabel59]

I am personally fine with either Ventolin or Salbutamol, they are the same drug. However, sometimes there is a difference in the propellant which can make a difference for a few people. I would try the new inhaler and see.

Best R

[sarahjane12 in reply to risabel59]

Thank u

[andy121]

Hi Sarahjane. I believe salbutamol is cheaper and is the same as ventolin. Some say it doesn't work the same but it works fine for me. Give it a try cause you can always get it changed back if needed.

[sarahjane12 in reply to andy121]

Thanks andy121

[gamba]

I've found that if you go to Boots for your prescription they will give you ventolin anyway.

[trevken]

Salbutamol is the medication, Ventolin is the trade name.

[BenGunns]

Ventolin is only a brand name which if its blue still contains Salbutamol, they are probably giving you a blue Cheaper brand name item but may still contain Salbutamol, are they the same? No, the propellant is different and you can taste it. I don't like the cheaper propellant version as it seems to make my symptoms worse. Hope this helps,

[Wheezer2018]

It’s the same - ventolin is a trade name for salbutamol - both interchangeable - but like buying Kellogg’s corn flakes but you can get Tesco own brand for half price and it’s the same thing