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General Pharmaceutical Council patient safety spotlight: the risks of overprescribing Salbutamol inhalers for asthma (31 May 2022)

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Specialist inspectors have identified cases of Salbutamol inhaler overprescribing of up to six inhalers per prescription by online prescribers. This article explores the risks of prescribing high volumes of Salbutamol inhalers. It highlights the need for ongoing patient monitoring, counselling advice, inhaler device choices and discuss the clinical considerations when continuing treatment.

General Pharmaceutical Council patient safety spotlight: the risks of overprescribing Salbutamol inh… https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/regulate/article/patient-safety-spotlight-risks-overprescribing-s…
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