Currently in shortage
Supply chain disruption affecting propellant ingredient. GSK coordinating additional supply from alternative sites.
Expected resolution: 30 April 2025
Alternatives:
- Airomir Autohaler — salbutamol 100 mcg breath-actuated inhaler
- Bricanyl Turbuhaler — terbutaline 500 mcg dry powder inhaler
- ProAir — salbutamol 100 mcg MDI (parallel import available)
salbutamol
Ventolin
100 mcg/dose · metered dose inhaler · Bronchodilators
PBS Pricing
| General patient co-payment | $12.40 |
| Concession co-payment | $7.70 |
| Full dispensed price | $12.40 |
PBS Information
- Item code
- 5000A
- Drug name
- salbutamol
- Brand name
- Ventolin
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Formulation
- metered dose inhaler
- Strength
- 100 mcg/dose
- Max quantity
- 3 units
- Max repeats
- 5
- PBS listed
- Yes
- Therapeutic group
- Bronchodilators
TGA Reference: TGA-MSI-2024-003 · Sponsor: GSK Australia Pty Ltd
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