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How to Buy Albuterol USP Inhalation Aerosol

Albuterol sulfate inhalation, marketed in the U.S. under the trade names Proventil, Ventolin, and ProAir, is a medication used to treat asthma, allergies, chronic lung disease, and other respiratory conditions. Albuterol acts on the bronchial muscle to relax a tightened or constricted airway, making it easier to breathe.

  1. How to Obtain Albuterol Inhalation

    • In the United States, albuterol inhalation is available only by prescription. A licensed physician may prescribe albuterol or distribute drug samples to appropriate patients in accordance with state and federal laws.

    Selecting an Albuterol Product

    • Ventolin, Proventil, and ProAir are the currently available albuterol inhalers in the U.S. As of 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all inhalers in the U.S. to be chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) free. There are currently no generic CFC-free albuterol products on the U.S. market. The available albuterol products are very similar in administration, action and side effects. When selecting an albuterol inhaler, patients may wish to consider insurance formulary recommendations or out-of-pocket cost.

    Purchasing Albuterol Inhalers

    • Patients with prescriptions may obtain albuterol inhalers at a licensed pharmacy, via mail-order pharmacy, or online from licensed retailers.

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