Budesonide and formoterol

BNF:
Respiratory
Status:
Green
Decision Date:
None
 

Comments

Fobumix (80/4.5, 160/4.5, 320/9 DPI):

  • GREEN 1st line: LABA/ICS combination inhaler for adult asthma.  (Decision date - June 2018).
  • GREEN 1st line DPI: for COPD.  (Decision date - August 19).

WockAIR (160/4.5, 320/9 DPI): 
  • GREEN: alternative LABA/ICS for adults and children (>12 years) asthma.  (Decision date - March 2022).
  • GREEN: for COPD.  (Decision date - March 2022).

Symbicort (100/6, 200/6, 400/12):

  • GREEN: Turbohaler (100/6 & 200/6, DPI), alternative LABA/ICS for adult asthma.
  • GREEN: Turbohaler (100/6 & 200/6, DPI), alternative LABA/ICS for children’s asthma.
  • GREEN: Symbicort 200/6 MDI and DPI, 400/12 DPI for COPD.  (Decision date - August 19).

DuoResp Spiromax (160/4.5, 320/9 DPI): 

  • GREEN: alternative LABA/ICS for adults' asthma.  (Decision date - March 2018).
  • GREEN: for COPD.  (Decision date - August 19).

See local COPD and asthma guidance for place in therapy.

   

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