Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January

(CNN)– Doctors are warning asthma patients about a big change coming to inhalers.

Starting the first of January the asthma inhaler ‘Flovent’ made by GSK will disappear from pharmacy shelves.

Physicians say an authorized generic version that will take its place will work just as well.

However it doesn’t appear to be covered as widely by insurers.

Doctors are urging patients to take action to get new prescriptions if needed.