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Drug Safety Notice: Ipratropium bromide 250micrograms in 1ml and 500micrograms in 2ml nebuliser liquid unit dose vials

July 29, 2024

Problem:

  • There are limited supplies of ipratropium bromide 250micrograms/1ml and 500micrograms/2ml nebuliser solution.
  • The anticipated re-supply date is Friday, 28 March 2025.

Advice:

  • Existing supplies of ipratropium nebules should be prioritised for the management of severe airflow obstruction, such as in acute asthma and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and in patients with a tracheostomy for whom the nebulised route may be more suitable.

To see further advice and alternatives, see the Drug Safety Notice here

For further information, contact:

  • Your ward pharmacist or technician.
  • Pharmacy department (City ext. 5263, Sandwell ext. 3783)
  • Email lead antimicrobial pharmacist a.brush@nhs.net