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Regulatory · United States
Marketing authorisations
FDA — authorised 21 July 2006
Application: NDA021929
Marketing authorisation holder: ASTRAZENECA
Local brand name: SYMBICORT
Indication: AEROSOL, METERED — INHALATION
Status: approved
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FDA — authorised 15 March 2022
Application: ANDA211699
Marketing authorisation holder: MYLAN
Status: approved
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Safety signals — FAERS
Adverse reaction reports describe suspected side effects. A report does not mean the drug caused the event — co-medications, underlying disease and coincidence all contribute.
Window: 20 April 2025 – 20 April 2026
Total reports: 313
Most-reported reactions
Dyspnoea — 78 reports (24.92%) Asthma — 41 reports (13.1%) Device Malfunction — 30 reports (9.58%) Cough — 28 reports (8.95%) Intentional Device Misuse — 25 reports (7.99%) Product Dose Omission Issue — 24 reports (7.67%) Allergic Granulomatous Angiitis — 23 reports (7.35%) Fatigue — 22 reports (7.03%) Wheezing — 22 reports (7.03%) Malaise — 20 reports (6.39%)
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budesonide and formoterol in other countries
Same drug, different regulators. Each page below lists the local marketing authorisation, HTA position, pricing, and adverse-event data.
Frequently asked questions
Is budesonide and formoterol approved in United States?
Yes. FDA authorised it on 21 July 2006; FDA authorised it on 15 March 2022.
Who is the marketing authorisation holder for budesonide and formoterol in United States?
ASTRAZENECA holds the US marketing authorisation.