Ventolin Inhaler
To place an order, fill in a brief questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a suitable treatment.
| Salbutamol Inhaler - 1 inhaler / 2 inhalers | £12.99 / £19.00 |
| Ventolin Evohaler - 1 inhaler / 2 inhalers | £14.99 / £24.00 |
Prices include prescription and standard delivery.
In a hurry? Choose Click and Collect and pick up your order after just 4 hours from a Superdrug Pharmacy.
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Can I buy Ventolin online?
You can buy Ventolin safely and legally from trusted online sellers, such as Superdrug Online Doctor. All orders are delivered in discreet packaging, and our doctors can provide free expert advice if you have any questions.
Beware of online pharmacies which sell Ventolin without a prescription - it is important that a doctor assesses your condition before you place an order and pharmacies which sell the inhaler without a prescription are breaking the law.
Buying from such pharmacies carries the risk of receiving fake or counterfeit mediation which could harm your health.
Please note: where a generic product has been ordered we may use a range of manufacturers to provide you with your medication, in order to maintain our service levels.
Can I buy Ventolin over the counter?
Ventolin is a prescription only medication. It is important that a doctor assesses your symptoms and diagnoses your condition before you use Ventolin for the first time. Ventolin is therefore not available to buy over the counter.
If you have been using Ventolin for at least three months and find that your condition is stable you can use Superdrug Online Doctor to order a repeat supply of your inhaler. Our click and collect service allows you to collect your medication from a Superdrug pharmacy near you.
One of our online doctors will review your order and establish whether you can continue your treatment with Ventolin before issuing a prescription.
What is the difference between a Salbutamol inhaler and Ventolin?
The active ingredient in Ventolin is salbutamol. Salbutamol is available as a generic medication, which means that it is not sold under a brand name.
The salbutamol inhaler contains the same medication and it works in the same way as the Ventolin inhaler but is available at a lower cost.
Please note when ordering salbutamol: We may use a range of manufacturers in order to provide you with your medication in a timely manner.
You need to use the Ventolin inhaler when you experience symptoms such as breathing problems, but you can also use it when you know you will be exposed to asthma triggers. This can be the case if you know you will be exposed to something which triggers your allergic asthma (for example: animal hair, dust or pollen). People who suffer from exercise-induced asthma can use a salbutamol inhaler like Ventolin before sport, to prevent symptoms.
The standard dose of salbutamol for relieving symptoms consists of 1-2 puffs (which contains 100-200 micrograms salbutamol).
Ventolin and salbutamol - why is there a price difference?
While Ventolin and salbutamol contain the same medicine, they differ in price. The price for the two inhalers differs as Ventolin is a branded medication. Ventolin is available at a price of £24 for two inhalers, whereas salbutamol is available at a lower price of £19 for two inhalers.
In order to benefit from your Ventolin inhaler, you need to know how to use it correctly.
You can use your inhaler as soon as you notice asthma symptoms.
If you would like to use it to prevent symptoms, you need to use Ventolin 10 to 15 minutes prior to exposure to an asthma trigger.
You can take one to two puffs, but you should not take more than two puffs at once, unless you are very breathless. You can take two puffs up to four times in any 24 hour period. If you need to take more than this amount, you should seek urgent medical advice.
When using your Ventolin inhaler, always take the following steps:
1. Make sure you stand or sit upright.
2. Remove the mouthpiece cover and make sure it is clean before you use it.
3. Shake the inhaler several times to ensure the liquid is mixed and you get the right amount of salbutamol with each puff.
4. Hold the inhaler upright. Your thumb should be at the base of the inhaler, just below the mouthpiece.
5. Breathe out first.
6. Then close your lips around the mouthpiece of the inhaler, making a tight seal with your lips. The mouthpiece should rest between your teeth, but do not bite the mouthpiece.
7. Begin breathing in and press down on the top of the inhaler. Continue breathing steadily and deeply as the inhaler releases a puff of medicine, then hold your breath for as long as you can comfortably do so, to allow the medication to get into your airways.
8. If you have been advised to take two puffs, wait about 30 seconds before repeating the process.
If you have difficulty with this process, your doctor can give you a “spacer”, a device which will help you inhale the medication more easily.
Always replace the mouthpiece cover immediately after use.
If you are using a new inhaler, or have not used it for 5 days or more, you should test the inhaler to check it is working. Remove the mouthpiece cover, shake the inhaler well and then, pointing the inhaler away from you, press the canister to release 1-2 puffs into the air. You should see a puff of medicine coming out. If nothing is released, your canister may be empty and will need replacing.
It is important that you clean your Ventolin inhaler on a weekly basis. In order to clean it, remove the metal canister from the casing and take the mouthpiece cover off. Use warm water and rinse the plastic casing thoroughly. Dry the plastic casing carefully before putting the metal canister back in. Don’t forget to put the mouthpiece cover back on - this will keep the dust out.
Don’t put the metal canister in water.
Cleaning your Ventolin inhaler once a week will prevent it from blocking.
Ventolin sometimes causes side effects. These side effects do not affect all patients.
Common Side Effects
headache
feeling shaky
heart racing
Uncommon Side Effects
muscle cramps
mouth and throat irritation
Rare Side Effects
the active ingredient salbutamol can sometimes lower the levels of potassium in your blood
increased blood flow to arms and legs
For a full list of all Ventolin side effects, please read the patient leaflet provided with your inhaler.
Tell your doctor if you experience:
rapid heart beat (palpitations)
irregular heartbeat
Speak to your doctor before using Ventolin if you:
have high blood pressure
have an overactive thyroid gland
have a history of heart problems
are taking other medications to control your asthma
are taking diuretics ( a medication for hypertension, also known as water tablets)
Do not use a Ventolin inhaler if you are allergic to salbutamol or any other ingredient.
Speak to your doctor if your asthma gets worse. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication. If you feel that you are not responding to two puffs of salbutamol, you should seek urgent medical advice.
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Very good service
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Good service
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Efficient service, well packaged and arrived in good time. Will use again.
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Amazing very easy to do and great delivery
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Very professional in your questions and felt looked after thankyou
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Excellent service
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Quick response to prescription request
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Fantastic, fast, efficient service from Superdrug. I ordered two ventolin evohalors for the price of just a bit more than my NHS prescription cost and with a lot less difficulty. I am only ever prescribed one at a time which I mislay or it runs out suddenly and to get a new one from the GP right now takes too long. Really is an amazing service.
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Speedy and reliable service.
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Excellent, will use again. Thanks.
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Prompt and efficient - will definitely use again. Thank you!
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Good product and arrived on time. Would recommend this company to friends and family
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I cannot believe I did not know about this before. So great to be able to have spare inhalers as my doctor will only ever let me have one.
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Always delived on time or sooner and exactly as ordered
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Quick and easier then going to the doctors in this current climate
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Excellent service from start to finish. Genuine product and delivered very quickly. Would use again.
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Everything was to a quality standard and service
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Turned to Superdrug Doctors after having issues with my doctors surgery in ordering a repeat prescription. Very efficient service, quick turnaround (24 hours). If you pay for your prescriptions, ordering from Superdrug is a no brainer. Very pleased
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What I received was very good and the package was in track when I received it
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In a time where it is extremely difficult to get through to your gp, having the Superdrug gp is a invaluable tool.
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Easy to order products but it would be easier to re-order previously ordered products without having to complete all of the information that I have already given, several times. That being said, very quick and excellent delivery service. Will use again.
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Excellent service as always. Thanks
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It is a very good product but I think the email was a little confused was told to collect it one day but was only at Superdrug the week after this day had to wait at Superdrug for it to get verified by the pharm person but thought it should have been ready for me to pick up. thanks Mrs Shelagh E Wallace
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It was easy to answer the questions and the delivery was very quick. Great service
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Great service!
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Great service and delivery.
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A good product and one that I need to have at all times. Super drug allows me to do that safely for which I am grateful.
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Good quality product, and very quick delivery which is essential.
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good price for inhalers with easy to use service
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Great customer service
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The ventolin inhaler is exactly the same as from your local chemist. Service excellent.
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Delivery excellent arrived just when l needed them stopped me getting stressed and anxious it great to know your there when needed thank you Superdrug doctors much appreciate
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Fantastic quality and a fast response by the doctors I have already recommended my whole family to the site as Co is happened and well mum needs to self isolate so the website is perfect for the circumstance
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Brilliant service
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Very good.
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Very satisfied with delivery and customer service
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Great service
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Excellent service, very fast and efficient
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great product that I use for asthma
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Excellent service, quick delivery and items arrived in perfect condition. Would use again..
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Great, fast and efficient service!
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Excellent quick service thank you
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Good service. Quick, easy efficient
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Fast service, felt safe with Doctors approval and great customer service with a good price to.
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Excellent product and service.
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Very good service,price good as well,excellent,thank you.
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Great service. Couldn’t get through at my docs and was in need of my inhalers. Ordered them and they were here in no time
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I have used it before and just needed to get a replacement as my other one was going out of date. No problem to order , just a sensible questionaire to fill out and order was approved and with me very quickly.
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Excellent service . Paid for express postage and delivered next day . Thanks for your help.
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Thorough yet easy process. Quick delivery. Thanks 👏
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Easy to order, reasonably priced, arrived on time.
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excelllent customer service, easy to order and quick delivery
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Excellent,prompt and helpful service. I use this service rarely but they are always available when needed.
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Great service and quick and efficient! 👍
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Very good service
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Excellent!
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Brilliant service, very polite correspondents Highly recommended
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good fast service
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Great service same day
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Refused refund. Medication delivered water damaged. NHS direct advised to destroy, superdrug refused to refund as had disposed of packaging. Issuing county court claim. Do not use
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Thankyou the process was thorough yet easy and quick.
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Quick delivery
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Excellent service, saved weeks of waiting for my GP for a treatment I know to be effective.
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Excellent thank you
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Ventolin does help my breathing at times and particularly when I have a cough.
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Brilliant service
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Easy to use great service
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This product is something I need more at certain times in my treatment. My doctor only issues me this once a month, which is OK but not always enough when it's hot or very humid. It's nice that the doctors are happy to waive this on certain occasions so long as they know that I am in regular contact with my gp. I am very greatful for their help and understanding. Thankyou very much.
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Really quick service which is just what I needed. A bit pricey though.
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I found this a quick way of getting the medicine I needed when doctors appointments are difficult to plan and get to. Thank you so much.
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Fast and efficient
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Needed spare inhalers as always get close to running out, this was quick and easy . Would recommend
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Great service. Very speedy
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Very good service
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its ok used to them now
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Easy, efficient and reasonably priced. What more could you want.
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Very happy about service. It was quick and efficient
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Good service
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what it says on the tin
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How easy was this. Probably cost more than booking a half and trying to see doctor but the convenience was brilliant. If like me you value your time, this service is perfect. Delivered by signed post too
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Excellent service
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Arrived quickly well packed. Thanks!
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Perfect less hassle than the doctors
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Excellent service will use again
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Very happy with this service. Quick delivery.
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Superb service. Impressed
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speedy service, boxes were abit destroyed on arrival mind, royal mail strikes again
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Very good all round service, I would definitely recommend. Thank you
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Excellent service quick and easy to use
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My order arrived quickly and was as expected. Thank you.
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Easy to use and yes the airways All clear within two minutes of use and is best used with a spacer All together and excellent product
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.This service is speedy and efficient.There's plenty of information on the products and ordering is very simple,if advice is needed it is given.All in all,a very good service.
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Great, hassle free purchase
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My purchase was of a prescribed medication, so it was exactly what I ordered and does exactly what it is a meant to do. I've been taking it since I was young and used Superdrug online Doctors purely to order spares in case I lost some, and have spares to take on vacation etc.
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Great service, very quick and saves so much time.
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Easy., Stress-free. Royal mail received 3rd day. Arrived 4th day.
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Ventolin is brilliant, it really does give instant relief.