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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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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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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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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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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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MHRA issues nebuliser warning to pharmacists and parents

Watchdog aware of a 'number of fatal cases' where unsupervised home use may have played a role

24 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS Scotland aims to reduce MDI use by 70 per cent by 2028

Emissions from metered dose inhalers had a greater impact than NHS fleet and waste combined in 2020-21

23 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy lung health services 'essential' for 95% of patients

Majority of people living with lung disease who access a community pharmacy service to help manage their condition describe it as "essential".

19 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma drug shortens at-home recovery from Covid-19

Early treatment with inhaled budesonide shortens recovery time among Covid-19 patients being treated in the community, PRINCIPLE has shown. 

12 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma exacerbation rates fall during pandemic

Fewer people with severe asthma attacks were admitted to hospital or seen by their GP during the Covid-19 pandemic.

31 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma significantly impacts mental wellbeing, report finds

Nearly half of adults with asthma also diagnosed with a psychological condition, according to a new survey.
 

21 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Use of hormonal contraceptives linked to reduced asthma risk

A study claims the use of hormonal contraceptives may reduce the risk of severe asthma in women.

24 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Batch-specific variation of Clenil Modulite 100mcg to be released

Chiesi UK, manufacturer of Clenil Modulite, will release more batches of the 100mcg inhaler after “dramatic” increase in demand.

06 May 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Inhalers and insulin dominate new export ban products

Asthma medications and insulin products make up the vast majority of the medicines newly added to the DHSC’s parallel export ban list.

02 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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