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Asthma & COPD

Find respiratory pharmacy training and modules, as well as the latest news and articles to improve pharmacist knowledge on asthma management and COPD.

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First twice yearly biological medicine for asthma gets UK approval

The first twice-yearly biological medicine for use as an add-on treatment for asthma has been approved by the MHRA.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma update: The final piece of the puzzle?

The time is right for community pharmacists to take a major step forward and help patients overcome challenges and access better quality respiratory care.

14 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Call to expand pharmacy respiratory services

Pharmacies can offer much more help for people with asthma, new report finds.

22 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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MHRA warns of risk of overuse of SABA in asthma

Warning of risk of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality associated with overuse of short-acting SABA in patients with asthma.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical briefing: When asthma inhalers run out

Many years ago, during a rough patch with my asthma, I was worried that I would not know when my pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI) was almost empty, our clinical editor remembers...

24 Mar 2025 , 4 Min Article

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New asthma guidelines published

New UK guideline recommends prescribing combination treatments for people with newly diagnosed asthma.

27 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Clinical update: A breath of fresh air

A new era of pharmacological management is envisaged in recently published draft guidance on the treatment of asthma. Mark Greener offers an insider’s view

22 Oct 2024 , 5 Min Article

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New research highlights link between diabetes and asthma

People with type 2 diabetes are prone to developing asthma and vice versa, according to recent analysis.

04 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Ask About Asthma campaign focuses on young people

Resources and educational support available for pharmacists.

16 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Montelukast PIL updated to warn of neuropsychiatric reactions

MHRA says patients should be alert to behaviour and mood-related changes associated with the treatment, and seek urgent medical attention if neuropsychiatric reactions occur.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast - Category Insight: Asthma

We're back! This month covering all things asthma... with advice from Asthma + Lung UK.

20 Oct 2023 , 23 Min Article

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Asthma proves to be a headache for patients

Patients who had an asthma attack in the previous year are twice as likely to experience headaches, according to a US analysis.

15 Aug 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Poor inhaler technique remains a problem

Pharmacists need to place more emphasis on improving inhaler technique, say researchers.

26 Jun 2023 , 2 Min Article

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