CFC Albuterol Phase-Out Could Take Place As Early As 2006 Or As Late As 2009

FDA’s proposed rule offers possible timeframes and solicits comments. Agency says 12 months after the final rule is issued would be the earliest date that manufacturers would be able to ramp up production to meet demand, and 2009 is the latest date that the international community would allow an exemption for ozone-depleting CFC inhalers.