The combination ICS/LABA drug, called Breo Ellipta in the US, was approved for COPD in May 2013 (#msg-87790274). In many other countries, where the brand name is Relvar Ellipta, this comabination is approved for COPD and asthma.
Breo Ellipta should not be confused with Anoro Ellipta, GSK/THRX’s LABA/LAMA combination drug, where FDA approval is pending (#msg-91874192).
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