Salbutamol with ipratropium bromide (Duolin HFA inhaler): Supply issue resolved
Rex Medical advises that stock of the Duolin HFA inhaler (Pharmacode: 2349337) is available again.
27 February 2025 | Update
Stock of Duolin inhalers have arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Affected product
- Presentation: Aerosol inhaler, 100 mcg with ipratropium bromide, 20 mcg per dose
- Brand: Duolin HFA
- Pharmacode: 2349337
- Subsidy: $12.19
- Measure / Qty: per 200 dose OP
Schedule listing for Duolin HFA(external link)
Alternative product
As an alternative, people could be prescribed a salbutamol inhaler and an ipratropium bromide inhaler, to be used in conjunction with each other:
SalAir salbutamol inhalers (Pharmacode: 2404516)(external link)
Atrovent ipratropium bromide inhalers (Pharmacode: 2145782)(external link)
Unfortunately people will need new prescriptions and may need to pay two co-payments.
Resupplied February 2025
Duolin inhalers have arrived and been released to wholesalers. It may take another 1 to 2 weeks for stock to reach pharmacies around the motu.
Who to contact
If you have concerns regarding the supply of Duolin, contact Rex Medical: 0800 739 633
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