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    A popular asthma inhaler is leaving pharmacy shelves. Here's what you need to know

    Flovent — a common asthma inhaler — will be discontinued in 2024. There will be a generic version available, but the change could make it hard for some patients to get their medication.
    by Sydney Lupkin Dec 30, 2023 2 minutes
    Doctors and medical societies are suggesting patients who rely on Flovent take action now to ensure they can get the medication in 2024.

    Some asthma patients may start out the new year scrambling for their go-to inhaler – at least that's the concern as Flovent, a popular drug, leaves store shelves starting in January.

    Earlier this year, drugmaker GSK Flovent in 2024. There is a generic version to take its place, but some doctors worry patients could be left in the lurch as they sort out how to get the new

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