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Asthma Sufferers Breathe Easier as Walmart Announces $9 Environmentally Sustainable Inhaler
Asthma Sufferers Breathe Easier as Walmart Announces $9 Environmentally Sustainable Inhaler
Published 12-31-08
Submitted by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
"Environmentally-friendly HFA asthma rescue inhalers hit shelves this week to replace CFC-based inhalers, which will not be available after Dec. 31 per an FDA mandate. Walmart's HFA rescue inhalers start at $9."BENTONVILLE, Ark. - December 31, 2008 "“ As part of its continued commitment to provide accessible, affordable medications to those who need it most, Walmart today announced it will carry an environmentally friendly albuterol rescue inhaler starting at $9, the lowest-priced inhaler on the market. The ReliOn(R) Ventolin HFA inhalers, sold exclusively at Walmart*, will ease the transition as asthma sufferers are forced to replace their CFC-powered inhalers with new HFA inhalers in the new year to comply with an FDA mandate.
"While some HFA inhalers may sell for as much as $60 for certain brands, our $9 ReliOn Ventolin HFA inhaler will ease the financial burden for sufferers of asthma who should not go without these life-saving medications," said Sandy Kinsey, Walmart's divisional merchandise manager for pharmacy. "As an advocate for our customers, we're committed to ensuring they have access to affordable medicine they cannot live without."
According to the 2007 National Institutes of Health (NIH) asthma treatment guidelines, overuse of albuterol is a sign of uncontrolled asthma. With 60 metered inhalations, the ReliOn Ventolin HFA inhaler helps both patients and health care professionals monitor and track usage via the dose counter to identify overuse of albuterol. Additionally, it helps patients track how many puffs remain in their inhaler so they do not run out of their rescue medication when they need it most.
Walmart offers other affordable medications* for those suffering from the disease, including:
| Albuterol 2mg tab | $4 for 90 tablets | $10 for 270 tablets | ||
| Albuterol 4mg tab | $4 for 60 tablets | $10 for 180 tablets | ||
| Albuterol 2mg/5ml syrup | $4 for 120ml | $10 for 360ml |
For further information about Walmart's affordable prescription program, customers can visit www.walmart.com/pharmacy or discuss the program with their local Walmart, Neighborhood Market or Sam's Club pharmacist.
*Products and pharmacies are not available in North Dakota
About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, more than 200 million customers and members visit our 10,700 stores under 69 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. With fiscal year 2013 sales of approximately $466 billion, Walmart employs more than 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at twitter.com/walmartgreen. Online merchandise sales are available at www.walmart.com and www.samsclub.com.
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