Pulmicort vs Ventolin
A comparison of Pulmicort and Ventolin for trade buyers and consumers, molecule, strength, manufacturer, documentation and landed cost, so you can decide which line to order before you request pricing.
- Pulmicort strength
- not given
- Ventolin strength
- not given
- Shared therapy area
- Anti-Asthama
- Typical air transit
- 7–14 d
Specification comparison
Everything a buyer checks before raising a purchase order.
| Attribute | Pulmicort | Ventolin |
|---|---|---|
| Generic / molecule | See datasheet | Salbutamol 0.1 mg per dose |
| Manufacturer | Licensed partner plant | Licensed partner plant |
| Strength | Multiple | Multiple |
| Therapy area | Anti-Asthama | Anti-Asthama |
| Minimum order | 1 unit (dropship) | 1 unit (dropship) |
| Documentation | COA, invoice, packing list, AWB | COA, invoice, packing list, AWB |
How Pulmicort and Ventolin differ in practice
Pulmicort
Product Description Pulmicort® Respules (budesonide inhalation suspension) 0.5 mg/2 mL is a corticosteroid nebulizer solution for the maintenance treatment of asthma and prevention of asthma symptoms in children 12 months to 8 years of age. A dministered via jet nebulizer with a compressor, it reduces airway inflammation and must be used daily for optimal control. It is not intended for rapid relief of acute bronchospasm.
Ventolin
Product Description Ventolin® Inhaler (Salbutamol BP 0.1 mg per dose, CFC-free) is a fast-acting bronchodilator used to relieve and prevent bronchospasm in asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. It provides rapid relief from wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Each canister delivers 200 metered doses and is suitable for adults and children aged 4 years and older under medical supervision.
This comparison is supply information for trade buyers and consumers and is not medical advice. Clinical selection and substitution remain with the prescribing or dispensing professional.
Which line suits which buyer
Consumers
Personal orders of Pulmicort and Ventolin, with a valid prescription or an online doctor consultation, shipped discreetly to your door.
Pharmacies & chains
Small, frequent orders or consolidated multi-site replenishment of Pulmicort and Ventolin, with agreed quantity breaks.
Hospitals & clinics
Tender-ready quotations, batch documentation and cold-chain handling for clinical use.
Telehealth platforms
Dropship fulfilment of Pulmicort and Ventolin in discreet packing, shipped direct to the patient address.
Wholesale distributors
Bulk consignments on FOB or CIF terms with export documentation prepared for your broker.
Veterinary & specialist buyers
Niche and shortage lines sourced through our procurement desk when standard channels fail.
Wholesale pricing bands
Both lines follow the same quantity structure, so switching between them does not change your discount tier.
| Order band | Typical use case | Indicative unit discount | Freight basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 99 units | Dropship and patient-direct fulfilment | List price | Courier, per parcel |
| 100 – 499 units | Independent pharmacy replenishment | 5 – 9% off list | Consolidated air freight |
| 500 – 1,999 units | Pharmacy group or clinic network | 10 – 16% off list | Air freight, DAP available |
| 2,000 – 9,999 units | Wholesale distribution | 17 – 24% off list | Air or sea, CIF/FOB |
| 10,000+ units | Tenders and institutional supply | Quoted per tender | Sea freight, FOB/CIF |
- ✓Manufacturer licence and GMP certificate verified before any batch is allocated.
- ✓Batch-specific certificate of analysis issued with every consignment.
- ✓Minimum 12 months remaining shelf life on dispatch unless agreed otherwise in writing.
- ✓Serialisation and batch numbers recorded against your order for full traceability.
- ✓Temperature-controlled lines packed in validated shippers with data loggers.
- ✓Photographic pack verification shared before dispatch on request.
Ordering either line
1. Send your requirement
Share the brand or molecule, strength, pack size, quantity and destination. A named account manager picks it up the same working day.
2. Sourcing and verification
We match the line to a licensed manufacturing partner, confirm batch availability, remaining shelf life and the certificate of analysis before quoting.
3. Quotation and terms
You receive per-unit pricing at each quantity break with EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP options, plus freight and duty guidance so landed cost is clear.
4. Order confirmation
On approval we raise a proforma invoice, agree payment terms (TT, LC at sight or approved credit) and lock the dispatch window.
5. Packing and documentation
Tamper-evident secondary packing, validated cold chain where required, and the full document set: COA, invoice, packing list and airway bill.
6. Dispatch and tracking
Airway bill and tracking are issued at handover, with your account manager monitoring customs clearance to final delivery.
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Pulmicort vs Ventolin: questions
What is the difference between Pulmicort and Ventolin?+
Pulmicort while Ventolin contains Salbutamol 0.1 mg per dose. Both sit in the anti-asthama category, so they are frequently quoted side by side, but strength, pack presentation and manufacturer differ.
Can I order Pulmicort and Ventolin on the same consignment?+
Yes. Multi-SKU consolidation is standard and lowers per-unit freight; both lines travel under one airway bill with a single document set.
Which one is cheaper, Pulmicort or Ventolin?+
Unit cost depends on quantity band, pack size and destination freight. Send both lines in one enquiry and we return a landed-cost comparison within one working day.
Are both lines available as generics?+
Where a bioequivalent generic exists in our network for Pulmicort or Salbutamol 0.1 mg per dose, we quote branded and generic options together.
Do both come with a certificate of analysis?+
Every batch of both products ships with a batch-specific COA, GMP-certified manufacturer documentation and a minimum 12 months remaining shelf life.
Which markets can you supply these to?+
United States, United Kingdom and Australia are core markets, with EU, Middle East, Africa and South East Asia handled on request.
Get pricing for Pulmicort and Ventolin
Send us your product list and destination. We come back with landed pricing, lead time and documentation within one working day.