Advice
Following an abbreviated submission
formoterol 12 micrograms metered dose inhaler (Atimos® Modulite®) is accepted for use in NHS Scotland for the relief of broncho-obstructive symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
It should be used in patients for whom formoterol is an appropriate choice of long-acting beta-agonist and for whom a metered dose inhaler is an appropriate delivery device.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- formoterol 12 mcg metered dose inhaler (Atimos Modulite)
- SMC ID:
- 349/07
- Indication:
- relief of broncho-obstructive symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diesease (COPD)
- Pharmaceutical company
- Trinity Chiesi Pharmaceuticals
- BNF chapter
- Respiratory system
- Submission type
- Abbreviated
- Status
- Accepted
- Date advice published
- 08 October 2007