Which pressurized metered-dose inhalers are available as chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-free products?
• In 1987 the Montreal Protocol mandated that chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellant should be phased out for environmental reasons, and the transition to CFC-free propellants, usually containing hydrofluoroalkane (HFA), has been taking place in the UK over the past 10 years [NHS Executive, 1998; CMO, 2003]. • Beclometasone is currently available as two HFA pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) (Qvar® and Clenil Modulite® aerosol inhaler). • Fluticasone pMDI is available only as an HFA pMDI (Flixotide Evohaler® aerosol inhaler) in all strengths. • Formoterol pMDI is available only as an HFA pMDI (Atimos Modulite® aerosol inhaler). • Salbutamol is available as: • HFA pMDI — Airomir® aerosol inhaler. • HFA breath-actuated inhaler — Airomir® autohaler. • HFA breath-actuated inhaler — Salamol Easi-Breathe® aerosol inhaler. • HFA pMDI — Ventolin Evohaler® aerosol inhaler. • Salmeterol pMDI is available only as an HFA pMDI (Serevent 25 microgram Evohaler® aerosol inhaler). • All dry-powder
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