Hydrofluoroalkane mandate in effect January 1, 2009: Switch from chlorofluorocarbon- to hydrofluoroalkane-propelled inhalers requires active transition.

The manufacture, sale, and distribution of chlorofluorocarbon-propelled albuterol metered-dose inhalers ceased as of December 31, 2008. Clinicians should actively transition patients to currently available hydrofluoroalkane-propelled devices, providing concise education and instruction for using the newer devices.