Asthma
Asthma is a long-term airway condition for which treatment may include medicines for regular control, rapid bronchodilation or short-term management of worsening symptoms. The appropriate approach depends on a prescriber's assessment, the role of the medicine in an existing asthma plan and the form that has been prescribed.
Which asthma medicine roles should I understand before choosing?
In the UK, inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist combinations are commonly used as controller treatments where they are clinically appropriate. Oral corticosteroids such as prednisolone may be prescribed for exacerbations, while beta2-agonist medicines are bronchodilators. These roles are materially different: products with different active ingredients and forms should not be treated as interchangeable.
Which asthma products do we list?
We list controller inhalers and oral options across several strengths. The comparison below highlights differences in active ingredients, delivery form and the strengths available from us; it is intended to help customers identify the prescribed product rather than choose a replacement.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone and salmeterol | Inhalation powder | 100 mcg+50 mcg; 250 mcg+50 mcg; 500 mcg+50 mcg |
| Dulera | Mometasone and formoterol | Metered-dose inhalation aerosol | 5 mcg+200 mcg |
| Prednisolone | Prednisolone | Tablet | 5 mg; 10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg |
Our range also includes Ventolin salbutamol tablets in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths. Inhalation powders and metered-dose aerosols are different devices, while tablets are taken orally, so check the prescribed form as well as the medicine name and strength.
What is the UK prescription position for these options?
Fluticasone/salmeterol combination inhalers, prednisolone tablets and oral salbutamol tablets are prescription-only medicines in the United Kingdom. For the exact Dulera inhaler listed here, a UK marketing authorisation has not been identified and its UK prescription classification is therefore unknown. A product we list is not, by itself, confirmation of UK authorisation or local pharmacy availability.
How do delivery and storage considerations affect an asthma order?
We can dispatch the listed products to the UK by Express delivery, estimated at 4-7 days with tracking, or Standard delivery, estimated at 14-21 days without tracking. Express shipping costs £22.22 and Standard shipping costs £11.10. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached.
Inhalers and tablets have product-specific storage requirements. In particular, dry-powder inhalers need protection from moisture, while aerosol inhalers are pressurised and should not be exposed to excessive heat. We pack orders securely for routine postal delivery. Please collect the parcel promptly and follow each product's labelled storage instructions after arrival. Check the product information and packaging on arrival.
What should I check before placing an order?
- Match the medicine name, active ingredient, prescribed strength and dosage form to your prescription.
- Check the package quantity on the individual product page, particularly if you are ordering more than one inhaler or tablet pack.
- Allow for the selected delivery estimate and use tracking where it is important to follow the parcel's journey.
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