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Sydney Lupkin

A popular asthma inhaler is leaving pharmacy shelves. Here's what you need to know

Doctors and medical societies are suggesting patients who rely on Flovent take action now to ensure they can get the medication in 2024. (Mariia Siurtukova/Getty Images)

Some asthma patients may start out the new year scrambling for their go-to inhaler – at least that's the concern as Flovent, a popular drug, leaves store shelves starting in January.

Earlier this year, drugmaker GSK announced it's discontinuing Flovent in 2024. There is a generic version to take its place, but some doctors worry patients could be left in the lurch as they sort out how to get the new medication covered by insurance.

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