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           Orion Pharma alternatives                                                                                                               PSUK is pleased to offer a 40% discount
           Sadly, Orion Pharma have decided to end their MDS on their Easyhaler range as of 31st May 2025.
           The table below highlights a selection of profitable alternatives that your practice could potentially use.                             on Sereflo pMDIs for dispensing practices
           Some of the alternatives listed may be a different device type, but will be in the same therapy area.
           If you would like more information, please contact your PSUK Dispensing Doctor Account Manager to
           request the relevant Boost.                                                                                            PSUK Discount Partners

                                         PIP           DT    NHS           Total  NETT   DT   NHS   Profit   Profit               We launched Discount Partners in February 2025 and since then have added new suppliers to the offering on
                  Product Information   Code  Supplier  Price  Price  Rebate  WD  %  Price  Claw-  Claw-  Prescribed  Prescribed   a regular basis.
                                                                                     back  back  Generically  By Brand         Product                NHS List price 1   PSUK discount         Saving
                                                Potential Easyhaler Formoterol Alternatives                                       From June, we are adding two new suppliers which we think will really benefit members.
                                               Orion
            Easyhaler Formoterol 12mcg DPI (120 Dose)  3250883  £23.75  £23.75  0%  0%  0%  £23.75  £2.66  £2.66  -£2.66  -£2.66
                                               Pharma                                                                          Sereflo pMDI
              Atimos Modulite 12mcg MDI (100 Dose)  3163706  Chiesi  £30.06  £30.06  30%  0%  30%  £21.04  £3.36  £3.36  £5.66  £5.66  25/125mcg         £14.99              40%               £5.99
              Oxis Turbohaler 12mcg DPI (60 Dose)  2446060 AstraZeneca  £24.80  £24.80  5%  5%  10%  £22.32  £2.77  £2.77  -£0.29  -£0.29
                                                 Potential Fobumix Easyhaler Alternatives                                      Sereflo pMDI
            Fobumix Easyhaler 4.5mcg/80mcg DPI (120   4040374  Orion   £28.00  £21.50  0%  0%  0%  £21.50  £3.13  £2.40  £3.37  -£2.40                   £19.99              40%               £7.99
                       Dose)                   Pharma                                                                          25/250mcg
            Fobumix Easyhaler 4.5mcg/160mcg DPI (60   4040382  Orion   £10.75  £10.75  0%  0%  0%  £10.75  £1.20  £1.20  -£1.20  -£1.20
                       Dose)                   Pharma
            Fobumix Easyhaler 4.5mcg/160mcg DPI (120   4040390  Orion   £28.00  £21.50  0%  0%  0%  £21.50  £3.13  £2.40  £3.37  -£2.40
                       Dose)                   Pharma                                                                         Sereflo pMDI can offer a 25mcg salmeterol with 125 or 250mcg fluticasone
             Fobumix Easyhaler 9mcg/320mcg DPI (120   4040408  Orion   £28.00  £21.50  0%  0%  0%  £21.50  £3.13  £2.40  £3.37  -£2.40
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                       Dose)                   Pharma                                                                         combination more cost-effectively than the market-leading competitors,
            DuoResp Spiromax 6mcg/200mcg DPI (120   3886298  Teva  £28.00  £27.97  30%  0%  30%  £19.58  £3.13  £3.13  £5.29  £5.26
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            DuoResp Spiromax 12mcg/400mcg DPI (120   3886280  Teva  £28.00  £27.97  30%  0%  30%  £19.58  £3.13  £3.13  £5.29  £5.26  CCS Media is a Technology and Supplies Reseller   Experiences
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                                             Teva MDS rebate is paid directly by the manufacturer
            Symbicort Turbohaler 6mcg/100mcg DPI (120   2798031 AstraZeneca  £28.00  £28.00  35%  5%  40%  £16.80  £3.13  £3.13  £8.07  £8.07  class IT solutions and services across the UK and   CCS Media builds robust data centre and network
                       Dose)                                                                                                      beyond.                                            solutions that optimise your practice’s operations,
            Symbicort Turbohaler 6mcg/200mcg DPI (120   2798023 AstraZeneca  £28.00  £28.00  35%  5%  40%  £16.80  £3.13  £3.13  £8.07  £8.07
                       Dose)                                                                                                      As a multi-award-winning reseller, CCS Media       leveraging cloud and software-defined technologies.
            Symbicort Turbohaler 12mcg/400mcg DPI (60   2938272 AstraZeneca  £28.00  £28.00  35%  5%  40%  £16.80  £3.13  £3.13  £8.07  £8.07
                                                                                                                                  delivers IT products and services that enhance
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                       Dose)                                                                                                  Sereflo pMDI is indicated for use in adults with asthma 18 years of age and older only. 4,5
                                    35% MDS rebate is from pack 11 per month.  First 10 packs receive a 7% MDS rebate             efficiency and reduce risk.
                                                                                                                              Sereflo pMDI is indicated in the regular treatment of patients with moderate to severe asthma
                                                                                                                                                                                     Effective communication and security are crucial.
             WockAIR 6.1mcg/194.7mcg DPI (120 Dose)  1248756  Wockhardt  £19.00  £19.00  20%  0%  20%  £15.20  £2.12  £2.12  £1.68  £1.68  where use of a combination product (long-acting β2 agonist and inhaled corticosteroid)
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            WockAIR 10.8mcg/346.3mcg DPI (120 Dose)  1248764  Wockhardt  £19.00  £19.00  20%  0%  20%  £15.20  £2.12  £2.12  £1.68  £1.68  is appropriate:                           CCS Media offers collaboration tools and security
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                                                Potential Fusacomb Easyhaler Alternatives                                     - patients not adequately controlled on a lower strength corticosteroid combination product 4,5
                                               Orion
            Fusacomb Easyhaler 50mcg/250mcg DPI (60 Dose)  4075891  Pharma  £33.95  £21.50  0%  0%  0%  £21.50  £3.80  £2.40  £8.65  -£2.40  or  practice’s success.                 protecting patient data and ensuring compliance.
                                                                                                                                                                                     For more information on how CCS Media can help
                                               Orion
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           Fusacomb Easyhaler 50mcg/500mcg DPI (60 Dose) 4075909  Pharma  £32.74  £26.99  0%  0%  0%  £26.99  £3.66  £3.02  £2.09  -£3.02  - patients already adequately controlled on an inhaled corticosteroid in a mid or
             Fixkoh AirMaster 50mcg/250mcg DPI (60 Dose)  4171625  Thornton &   £33.95  £19.29  38%  0%  38%  £11.96  £3.80  £2.16  £18.19  £5.17  high strength and a long-acting β2 agonist. 4,5  your practice, please complete the contact form on
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           Fixkoh AirMaster 50mcg/500mcg DPI (60 Dose) 4171617  Thornton &   £32.74  £16.12  26%  0%  26%  £11.93  £3.66  £1.80  £17.15  £2.39  From dispensing equipment to office supplies, CCS   our website or get in touch by phone:
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           Seretide Accuhaler 50mcg/250mcg DPI (60 Dose) 2602654  GSK  £33.95  £33.95  12%  0%  12%  £29.88  £3.80  £3.80  £0.28  £0.28  Seretide is a trademark of GSK. Sirdupla is a registered trademark of Mylan.   Phone - 01246 200200
                                                                                                                                  Media provides everything your practice needs to
                                                                                                                              pMDI = pressurised metered dose inhaler.
            Seretide Accuhaler 50mcg/500mcg DPI (60 Dose)  2602647  GSK  £32.74  £32.74  12%  0%  12%  £28.81  £3.66  £3.66  £0.27  £0.27  run smoothly, ensuring productivity and patient   Website - www.ccsmedia.com
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                                               Orion
            Easyhaler Beclometasone 200mcg DPI (200 Dose)  3175825  Pharma  £14.93  £14.93  0%  0%  0%  £14.93  £1.67  £1.67  -£1.67  -£1.67  Sereflo  Metered Dose Inhaler (salmeterol xinafoate/fluticasone   with caution in patients with severe cardiovascular disorders or heart rhythm abnormalities and in
                                                                                                                                                                                      patients with diabetes mellitus, thyrotoxicosis, uncorrected hypokalaemia or with a predisposition to
                                                                                                                              propionate)
               Clenil Modulite 50mcg MDI (200 Dose)  2771376  Chiesi  £3.70  £3.70  30%  2.25%  32%  £2.51  £0.41  £0.41  £0.78  £0.78  Prescribing Information                       low levels of serum potassium. Prescribers should also be aware of the risk of adrenal suppression
                                                                                                                                                                                      and acute adrenal crisis which may occur in patients on prolonged treatment with high doses of
                                                                                                                              Please consult the full Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) before prescribing
               Clenil Modulite 100mcg MDI (200 Dose)  2771400  Chiesi  £7.42  £7.42  30%  2.25%  32%  £5.03  £0.83  £0.83  £1.56  £1.56  Sereflo 25 microgram (μg) salmeterol xinafoate /125 μg or 250 μg fluticasone propionate per actuation   inhaled corticosteroids. Systemic effects may occur with any inhaled corticosteroid and it is important
               Clenil Modulite 200mcg MDI (200 Dose)  2771392  Chiesi  £16.17  £16.17  30%  2.25%  32%  £10.96  £1.81  £1.81  £3.41  £3.41  pressurised inhalation, suspension. For both dose strengths the equivalent delivered dose per   therefore, that the patient is reviewed regularly and the dose of inhaled corticosteroid is reduced to the
                                                                                                                                                                                      lowest dose at which effective control of asthma is maintained. Visual disturbances may be reported
                                                                                                                              actuation is 21 μg of salmeterol and the delivered fluticasone propionate is 110 μg, for 125 μg dose
             Clenil Modulite 250mcg MDI (200 Dose)  2771384  Chiesi  £16.29  £16.29  30%  2.25%  32%  £11.04  £1.82  £1.82  £3.43  £3.43  strength and 220 μg, for 250 μg dose strength. INDICATIONS: For use in adults with asthma 18 years   with steroid use. Patients presenting with blurred vision or other visual disturbances should be
                                                                                                                              of age and older only. Sereflo is indicated in the regular treatment of patients with moderate to severe   considered for referral to an ophthalmologist. Drug Interactions: Concomitant use should be avoided
                 Qvar 50mcg MDI (200 Dose)  2544724  Teva  £3.70  £7.87  40%  0%  40%  £4.72  £0.41  £0.88  -£1.44  £2.27     asthma where use of a combination product (long-acting β2 agonist and inhaled corticosteroid) is   with; non-selective and selective β blockers, ritonavir and other potent/moderate CYP3A inhibitors,
                                                                                                                              appropriate: patients not adequately controlled on a lower strength corticosteroid combination product   unless potential benefit outweighs the risk. Particular caution is advised in acute severe asthma
                Qvar 100mcg MDI (200 Dose)  2544732  Teva  £7.42  £17.21  40%  0%  40%  £10.33  £0.83  £1.92  -£3.74  £4.96   or patients already adequately controlled on an inhaled corticosteroid in a mid or high strength and   as hypokalaemia may be potentiated by concomitant treatment with xanthine derivatives, steroids
             Qvar Easi-Breathe 50mcg MDI (200 Dose)  3102357  Teva  £7.87  £7.74  32%  0%  32%  £5.26  £0.88  £0.87  £1.73  £1.61  a long-acting β2 agonist. POSOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION: Patients should be instructed   and diuretics. See the SmPC for further information on contraindications and precautions.
                                                                                                                                  Valley Northern
                                                                                                                                                                                      PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: Balance risks against benefits. UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS:
                                                                                                                              in the proper use of their inhaler (see SmPC and patient information leaflet). Recommended   With their strong customer focus, Valley Northern
                                                                                                                                                                                      Adverse events which have been associated with salmeterol/fluticasone propionate include: Very
            Qvar Easi-Breathe 100mcg MDI (200 Dose)  3102365  Teva  £17.21  £16.95  32%  0%  32%  £11.53  £1.92  £1.90  £3.76  £3.53  doses in adults 18 years and older - Two inhalations of 25μg salmeterol and 125 μg or 250 μg   are more than just products, they are here to help
                                                                                                                                  Valley Northern is a family run business based in
                                                                                                                              fluticasone propionate twice daily. A short-term trial of salmeterol and fluticasone propionate may be   common; nasopharyngitis and headache; Common; candidiasis of the mouth and throat, pneumonia,
                                             Teva MDS rebate is paid directly by the manufacturer                             considered as initial maintenance therapy in adults with moderate persistent asthma for whom rapid   move your business forward! Here’s a few of the extra
                                                                                                                                                                                      bronchitis, hypokalaemia, throat irritation, hoarseness/dysphonia, sinusitis, contusions, muscle
                                                                                                                                  Stafford, UK. They supply the healthcare industry
                                                                                                                              control of asthma is essential. In these cases, the recommended initial dose is two inhalations of 25   cramps, traumatic fractures, arthralgia and myalgia. For other adverse events please consult the full
               Soprobec 50mcg MDI (200 Dose)  4098620  Glenmark   £3.70  £2.41  39%  3%  42%  £1.40  £0.41  £0.27  £1.89  £0.74                                                      benefits that they offer...
                                                                                                                              μg salmeterol and 50 μg fluticasone propionate twice daily. Note: Sereflo is not available in a lower   SmPC. MARKETING AUTHORISATION HOLDER & PL NUMBERS: Cipla (EU) Ltd. Dixcart House,
                                                                                                                                  with medical packaging, consumables and
                                                                                                                                                                                      Addlestone Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2LE. PL 36390/0237 and PL
               Soprobec 100mcg MDI (200 Dose)  4098638  Glenmark   £7.42  £4.82  39%  3%  42%  £2.80  £0.83  £0.54  £3.79  £1.49  strength product containing salmeterol 25 μg and fluticasone propionate 50 μg. Therefore, when   > Design Consultant Service
                                                                                                                                  equipment, from prescription bags to fridges, and a
                                                                                                                              initiating therapy, or when it is appropriate to titrate down to a dose below 125 μg, an alternative   36390/0238. Legal category: POM. NHS Cost 25 μg/125 μg 1x 120 dose MDI £14.99 and 25 μg/250
               Soprobec 200mcg MDI (200 Dose)  4098646  Glenmark   £16.17  £10.51  39%  3%  42%  £6.10  £1.81  £1.18  £8.27  £3.24  fixed-dose combination of salmeterol and fluticasone propionate containing a lower dose of the   μg 1x 120 doses MDI £19.99. Date of last revision: April 2020.
                                                                                                                                  lot in between!
                                                                                                                              inhaled corticosteroid is required. Use of a spacer device; where required in those with difficulties in   > Cost Consultant Service
               Soprobec 250mcg MDI (200 Dose)  4098653  Glenmark   £16.29  £10.59  39%  3%  42%  £6.14  £1.82  £1.18  £8.33  £3.26  coordinating actuation of the inhaler with inspiration of breath, it is recommended ONLY for higher
                                                                                                                                  They are a specialist and trusted supplier of high
                                                                                                                              strength Sereflo containing salmeterol 25 μg and fluticasone propionate 250 μg. Patients should   > Lean Management/Storage Consultant Service
                                                                                                                                                                                        Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and  information can
                                                                                                                                  quality, safe medical consumables and pharmacy
                                                Potential Easyhaler Budesonide Alternatives                                   continue to use the same make of spacer device (Volumatic or the AeroChamber Plus) as switching   be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellowcard
                                               Orion
                                                                                                                                  packaging to the NHS Supply Chain, GP Practices,
             Easyhaler Budesonide 100mcg DPI (200 Dose)  3100955  Pharma  £14.25  £8.86  0%  0%  0%  £8.86  £1.59  £0.99  £3.80  -£0.99  between spacer devices can result in changes in the dose delivered to the lungs. See the SmPC   For more information on how Valley Northern can
                                                                                                                                                                                         in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Adverse events should also be
                                                                                                                                                                                     help your practice, please contact them by phone or
                                                                                                                              for further information on initiation, titration down and spacer use. CONTRAINDICATIONS:
                                                                                                                                  Hospital Pharmacies, Chemist Groups, Community
             Easyhaler Budesonide 200mcg DPI (200 Dose)  3100963  Orion   £28.50  £17.71  0%  0%  0%  £17.71  £3.19  £1.98  £7.60  -£1.98  Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients. SPECIAL WARNINGS AND   reported Cipla (EU) Ltd on  0800 0472144, drugsafety@cipla.com
                                               Pharma                                                                         PRECAUTIONS: Sereflo should not be used to treat acute asthma symptoms for which a fast- and   email at:
                                                                                                                                  Pharmacies and vets across the UK.
                                               Orion
           Easyhaler Budesonide 400mcg DPI (100 Dose) 3100971  Pharma  £28.50  £17.71  0%  0%  0%  £17.71  £3.19  £1.98  £7.60  -£1.98  short-acting bronchodilator is required. Patients should be advised to have their inhaler to be used   Email - sales@valleynorthern.com
                                                                                                                                  As a PSUK member you now have access to up to
            Pulmicort Turbohaler 100mcg DPI (200 Dose)  123521  AstraZeneca  £14.25  £14.25  5%  5%  10%  £12.83  £1.59  £1.59  -£0.17  -£0.17  for relief in an acute asthma attack available at all times. Patients should not be initiated on Sereflo   References.
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Dictionary of medicines and devices (dm+d), available at https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies-gp-
                                                                                                                              during an exacerbation, or significantly worsening or acutely deteriorating asthma. Serious asthma-  Phone - 01785 250123
                                                                                                                                  10% discount from Valley Northern.
            Pulmicort Turbohaler 200mcg DPI (100 Dose)  464149  AstraZeneca  £14.25  £14.25  5%  5%  10%  £12.83  £1.59  £1.59  -£0.17  -£0.17  related adverse events and exacerbations may occur with Sereflo. Patients should be asked to     practices-and-appliance-contractors/dictionary-medicines-and-devices-dmd (accessed August 2022).
                                                                                                                              continue treatment but to seek medical advice if asthma symptoms remain uncontrolled or worsen   2.  British National Formulary, Medicinal forms, available at
                                                                                                                                                                                        https://bnf.nice.org.uk/medicinal-forms/fluticasone-with-salmeterol.html (accessed August 2022).
            Pulmicort Turbohaler 400mcg DPI (50 Dose)  464156  AstraZeneca  £14.25  £14.25  5%  5%  10%  £12.83  £1.59  £1.59  -£0.17  -£0.17  after initiation. Treatment should not be stopped abruptly due to risk of exacerbation. Therapy should   Website - www.valleynorthern.com
                                                                                                                              be down-titrated under physician supervision. All inhaled medication containing corticosteroids   3.  MIMS.co.uk (accessed August 2022).
                                                                                                                              should be administered with caution in patients with active or quiescent pulmonary tuberculosis and   4. Sereflo 25 microgram/125 microgram. Summary of Product Characteristics.
                                                                                                                              fungal, viral or other infections of the airway. Salmeterol and fluticasone propionate should be used   5. Sereflo 25 microgram/250 microgram. Summary of Product Characteristics.
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