Appendix C: Products included in appraisal
Beclometasone dipropionate is available in MDIs with CFC-propellants and in breath activated MDIs in both proprietary (Becloforte, Allen and Hanburys; Becotide, Allen and Hanburys) and non-proprietary (AeroBec, 3M; AeroBec Forte, 3M; Beclazone Easi-Breathe, IVAX; Filair, 3M; Filair Forte, 3M; Pulvinal BDP, Trinity) formulations. It is also available as an MDI with non-CFC propellants (Qvar, IVAX), DPIs (Asmabec Clickhaler, Celltech; Becodisks, Allen and Hanburys; Easyhaler, Ranbaxy) and hard capsule powder inhalers (BDP Cyclocaps, APS).
Budesonide is available in MDIs with CFC-propellants in both proprietary (Pulmicort, AstraZeneca) and non-proprietary (Novolizer, Meda) formulations, DPIs (Pulmicort Turbohaler, AstraZeneca) and hard capsule powder inhalers (BUD Cyclocaps, APS).
Fluticasone propionate is available in MDIs with non-CFC propellants (Flixotide Evohaler, Allen and Hanburys) and in DPIs (Flixotide Accuhaler, Flixotide Diskhaler, Allen and Hanburys).
Ciclesonide is available in MDIs with non-CFC propellants (Alvesco, Altana).
Mometasone furoate is available in DPIs (Asmanex Twisthaler, Schering-Plough).
Budesonide/formoterol fumarate is available in DPIs (Symbicort Turbohaler, AstraZeneca).
Fluticasone propionate/salmeterol is available in MDIs with non-CFC propellants (Seretide Evohaler, Allen and Hanburys) and DPIs (Seretide Accuhaler, Allen and Hanburys).