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4 October 2002 News Update

FLIXOTIDE NEGOTIATIONS

Pharmac and GlaxoSmithKline are still negotiating the funding level of Flixotide, after passing the October 1 deadline. Meanwhile Flixotide remains fully subsidised.

GSK medical director Dr Ian Griffiths says he believes Flixotide is a safer and more effective medicine than Becotide and Becloforte. These inhalers contained CFCs, and are being phased out.

A recent AC Nielsen survey shows 72% pf previous Becotide and Becloforte users have better control of their asthma having switched to Flixotide.

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