Allen & Hanburys (UK) has launched its new dose-counting asthma inhaler, Ventolin Accuhaler, in the UK. It is a multi-dose, breath-operated, dry powder inhaler for the short-acting bronchodilator, Ventolin (salbutamol). The integral counter allows physicians to compare the actual number of doses their patients are taking with the prescribed amount, to see if the therapy needs to be modified. Ventolin Accuhaler costs £5 ($7.5) per pack.
New dose-counting inhaler from Allen and Hanburys:
Allen & Hanburys (UK) has launched its new dose-counting asthma inhaler, Ventolin Accuhaler, in the UK. It is a multi-dose, breath-operated, dry powder inhaler for the short-acting bronchodilator, Ventolin (salbutamol). The integral counter allows physicians to compare the actual number of doses their patients are taking with the prescribed amount, to see if the therapy needs to be modified. Ventolin Accuhaler costs £5 ($7.5) per pack.
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