[crb3]

My anecdata is that, though it's not as effective as pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine actually is effective in an inhaler, and a helluva lot better at clearing up a stuffy nose than "scents and essential oils". Of course, a cylindrical inhaler with a wick inside it doesn't go near my digestive tract... Now I'll have to look around for a replacement inhaler, something quick enough to avert choking-panic. Thanks, CVS.

[ksenzee]

No you won’t! It’s just the oral formulations that are being taken off the shelves. The inhaled version does indeed work and will still be available.

[crb3]

It's off the shelf at my local CVS (e: and has been for weeks). I looked.

[lucubratory]

That's their company policy or a supply issue, not the FDA's decision.

[crb3]

Thanks, CVS.

[lucubratory]

It's only the oral version which has no effect and is thus being pulled. The inhaled version has more evidence that it works and will remain available.