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A Popular Asthma Inhaler Will Be Discontinued In January. Here's What To Know.
Warning for asthma patients regarding inhalers
Warning for asthma patients regarding inhalers 00:26Flovent, a popular steroid inhaler used to treat and control asthma symptoms in children and adults, is being discontinued next week as its manufacturer prepares to roll out a generic version of the medication.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2024, GlaxoSmithKline will stop manufacturing Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus. In its place, the biopharmaceutical company will produce a generic version of the prescription inhaler featuring an identical formula and drug-delivery mechanism, GSK said in a statement last fall posted by the Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
While GSK says Flovent's generic makeover will "provide patients in the U.S. With potentially lower cost alternatives of ... Medically important products," some medical professionals aren't convinced. According to some experts, the switch-up could negatively impact patients' pocketbooks and their health.
Here's what you need to know about Flovent's phaseout.
What is Flovent?Flovent is a brand name of fluticasone, an inhaled prescription corticosteroid medication used for by patients 4 years and older for the long-term treatment of asthma, according to the brand's website. The widely popular drug has been on the market since 2000, its website shows.
Why is Flovent being replaced with a generic product?The timing of Flovent's generic makeover falls in line with the elimination of the Medicaid rebate cap removal of Medicaid drug prices, a provision made as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Under the new law, GSK starting next year would have been required to pay states higher Medicaid rebates tied to the drug's price increases. The average price of Flovent, increased 41% between 2013 and 2018, from $207 to $292, according to GoodRx, and has increased 47% since 2014.
GSK did not immediately reply to CBS MoneyWatch's request for comment.
Why are medical professionals concerned?The American Academy of Pediatrics warned that the discontinuation of Flovent could leave patients who rely on the popular asthma treatment to deal with higher co-pays and delayed access as a result of authorization requirements, the group said in a statement earlier this month.
In addition, the discontinuation taps into concerns by pediatricians of future alterations on the drug's delivery mechanism as some insurers only cover breath-actuated inhalers, which experts say aren't appropriate for treating children with certain asthma conditions, according to the AAP.
What Flovent alternatives are available?While alternatives exist, physicians recommend that families who need Flovent refill their prescription before the end of the year to give themselves time to figure out which options are best for them.
Parents and patients taking Flovent should speak to their physicians about possible alternatives right away, Christopher M. Oermann, M.D., a member of the AAP, said in the statement. He also recommends they call their insurers about coverage for alternatives.
"It's best to think about it now," Dr. Oermann said, "not wait until it actually happens and then scramble to figure it out."
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Elizabeth NapolitanoTaylor Swift Bundles Up In '87' Puffer Coat To Cheer Travis Kelce At Frigid Chiefs-Dolphins Game: See Her Chic Outfit!
For Taylor Swift, cheering on her boyfriend Travis Kelce never goes out of style — even when it's below zero degrees outside.
On Saturday, the pop star, 34, arrived at Arrowhead Stadium in her signature game-day style to support Kelce, also 34, and the Kansas City Chiefs in their second game of 2024 against the Miami Dolphins.
To rep her tight end boyfriend, Swift rocked a Kristin Juszczyk-designed red puffer jacket emblazoned with "Kelce" and his "87" jersey number. She paired that with a white beanie, black top, black pants and black boots plus a black bag by Manu Atelier.
Juszczyk — the wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk — made a matching puffer jacket for Brittany Mahomes, which featured her quarterback husband Patrick Mahomes' name and "15" jersey number.
"An honor of a lifetime!!!!! Thank you @taylorswift & @brittanylynne ❤️❤️❤️❤️," Juszczyk wrote in the caption of her Instagram post, which showed behind-the-scenes footage of the creation process.
During the game, Swift was spotted wearing red mittens while clapping for Kelce after he caught a pass during the second quarter.
Taylor Swift interacts with Chiefs fans in Kansas City on Jan. 13.Jamie Squire/Getty
The Chiefs-Dolphins matchup isn't the first time the singer-songwriter has made headlines for her game-day style, which often includes vintage Chiefs merch and sweet, Kelce-coded accessories.
From a crocheted beanie embroidered with the athlete's number to a bracelet sporting the player's nickname, Trav, Swift could give a masterclass on how to rep your partner.
The "Cruel Summer" singer's subtle — and stylish — nods to Kelce can be traced back to October, when her fourth football game ensemble included a vintage Chiefs crewneck and a gold "87" more-than-friendship bracelet on her wrist, a reference to the Eras Tour tradition that spawned the couple's relationship.
Taylor Swift wears "87" bracelet at Chiefs-Chargers game on Oct. 22, 2023.Jamie Squire/Getty
In July, Kelce shared that he tried to give Swift a friendship bracelet with different digits — his phone number — on it at one of her concerts, but he didn't get the chance to meet her.
Months later, in her Time Person of the Year cover story, the "Love Story" singer revealed that the gesture did, in fact, launch their relationship.
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Perhaps her most stylish nod to her boyfriend came during the Chiefs' New Year's Eve matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
At the Dec. 31 game, Swift wore a custom bomber that appeared to be a replica of one of Kelce's Chiefs jackets.
Taylor Swift in her Jeff Hamilton bomber; Travis Kelce.Jamie Squire/Getty Images; David Eulitt/Getty Images
The coat was a Jeff Hamilton creation, the celebrity jacket designer later revealed on social media in a post that received some attention from Kelce.
The NFL star gave his stamp of approval in the comments, hyping up the post with a few fire emojis and some double high-fives, as well as a like.
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