Table 1.
Visual Inspection of Sample Albuterol Inhalers Tested.
| Brand (# Units Tested) | Product Manufacturing Country | Pregnancy Warning | Labeled Weight | Labeled Amount of Drug Delivered per Dose (µg) | Out-of-Pocket Unit Cost (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory (2) | China | Yes | 20 g | 100 | 4.25 |
| Non-US Ventolin (3) | Spain | No | 18 g | 100 | 10.00 |
| Assal (2) | Mexico | No | 20 mg | 100 | 4.25 |
| Xeneric-S (5) | India | No | 17 g | 100 | 3.00-4.00 |
| Sacrusyt (2) | China | Yes | 20 mg | 100 | 3.00-5.00 |
| US Proventil (3) | United States | Yes | 6.7 g | 108 of albuterol sulfate; 90 of albuterol | 20.00-50.00 |
| US Ventolin (3) | United Kingdom | Yes | 18 g | 108 of .albuterol sulfate; 90 of albuterol | 20.00-50.00 |