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Minimising the environmental impact of inhalers

Around 3 per cent of the NHS carbon footprint is produced by inhalers. The main driver is the propellant gases contained inside pressurised metered dose inhalers. By Morag Punton.

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Tackling healthcare’s carbon footprint

The NHS accounts for around 4 per cent of the UK’s total carbon emissions – but if each of us makes an effort then, collectively, we can make a meaningful difference.

15 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Covid's legacy in older people with asthma

One in seven older adults with asthma experienced depression for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Canadian research.

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Help to tackle reliever inhaler overuse

Community pharmacies may hold the key to improving patients' understanding of their asthma.

01 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Management of uncontrolled asthma in community pharmacy

The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling on policymakers and commissioners to provide extra funding to help community pharmacies deliver regular – and improved – care for the millions of people in the UK living with asthma.

05 May 2022 , 10 Min Article

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Optimising inhaler technique

This CPD module advises pharmacists about optimising a patient's inhaler technique.

14 Sep 2015 , 900 Min Module

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