A shortage of albuterol is about to get worse, especially in hospitals

CNN ^ | Fri March 3, 2023 | Jen Christensen,

[cuz1961]

The manufacturer that recently shut down, Akorn Operating Company LLC, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2020.

It was the only company to make certain albuterol products used for continuous nebulizer treatment. It’s a staple in children’s hospitals, but had been out of stock since last fall. Without that particular form of the product, hospitals have had to scramble to find alternatives.

[telescope115]

COPD is manageable, but not necessarily considered to be terminal. I never heard that it was by anyone.

Indeed.
I have slight COPD. On rare occasions I have had to use an Albuterol inhaler.

[BipolarBob]

Bidens laughter after the woman blamed him for the fentanyl ODs of her two kids was taken out of context said the WhiteHouse coverup committee.

[seowulf]

Bidens laughter after the woman blamed him for the fentanyl ODs of her two kids was taken out of context

I didn't know Karine Jean-Pierre was a freeper.

[so_real]

It feels a bit like that mysterious 'they' are still trying to kill off all the asthmatics 'they' have created with 'their' wild ideas and chemicals. Remember when 'they' put the full-court press on Primatene Mist? 'They' are evil.

[Bob434]

was just informed my insurance will no longer cover the brand albuterol i use

[BipolarBob]

I know what its like to be taken out of context myself. Did you read ALL of my post?

[BipolarBob]

ObamaCare will save the average American $2500/yr in savings claimed a previous President. My premiums went up immediately and coverage went down. Insurance and pharmaceutical companies profits went UP. Drug companies have become monopolies on life saving drugs holding the American people hostage while other countries pay way less for the same drug. Enough is enough.

[seowulf]

I did. I knew you weren’t really Karine, just my own lame attempt at humor.

[Bob434]

Yep- even with ivermectin- overseas, it cost very very little to purchase- Here it is quite expensive- Drug manufacturers are ‘legal thieves’ when it comes to certain drugs they are severely overcharging for- The Epi Pen is a classic example

[Laslo Fripp]

Everything in life is terminal.

Good to see you, Radix.

[sheik yerbouty]

Remember when Ayatollah 0bama banned effective OTC asthma inhalers?

[sheik yerbouty]

Remember when Ayatollah 0bama banned effective OTC asthma inhalers?

[bunkerhill7]

Ther are ten different brands of albuterol available in the Philippines

https://thefilipinodoctor.com/generic/salbutamol/available-brands

[microgood]

I use an albuterol inhaler for my asthma. This is not good. I have five inhalers stocked up though.

I looked on my inhaler and it is made by Lupin. I think this company made stuff for hospital use.

[cuz1961]

Google links say so.
Every one I checked at least.
( along with my doctor. who diagnosed me. )

Hope you’re right though.

[cuz1961]

my insurance will no longer cover the brand albuterol
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I got one of those notices also.

[Melinda in TN]

IMO, people with asthma bad enough to be in the hospital need it more than I do. I want the kids to get it first but, Albuterol is Albuterol. If it’s in short supply, it’s in short supply. It’s one of the few meds I trust, and it keeps me off of the steroid inhalers. My asthma is mostly seasonal, and I use as needed. That’s how I get so many hoarded. There are people out there that can die without it.

[Bob434]

What are you gonna get as a replacement? I haven’t real.y looked into it yet, but do need a rescue inhaler still

[The Great RJ]

Albuterol is now generic and given the demand there should be several manufacturers. I wonder how much government red tape or even corruption is keeping a monopoly?