Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On January 1, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK ...

After Flovent, one of the most popular inhalers for treating childhood asthma, was discontinued this past January, some parents are reporting challenges in obtaining the generic versions of the ...

More children stopped using steroid inhalers to control their asthma after GlaxoSmithKline withdrew Flovent from the market. Adobe stock/HealthDay More children stopped using steroid inhalers to ...

One of the most widely-used asthma and breathing treatments for over 20 years is being taken off the shelves in 2024, potentially leaving patients, healthcare providers and insurers scrambling.

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Parents nationwide are scrambling to find alternatives for their asthma medication. One of the most commonly prescribed steroid inhalers, Flovent, is no longer being made in ...

A popular corticosteroid inhaler used to treat asthma and other conditions is being discontinued, and despite generic versions now available, health experts are warning patients to plan ahead for ...

The market withdrawal of the brand-name asthma drug fluticasone propionate (Flovent) was linked to increased discontinuation of inhaled steroid therapy among children who had used the drug, a ...

Starting January 1, a drug that thousands of patients depend on to help them breathe will disappear from pharmacy shelves, and doctors are concerned patients may have delays switching to alternatives ...