Asthma

Asthma & COPD, Medicines,

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

Asthma & COPD,

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

Asthma & COPD,

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

Asthma & COPD,

New asthma guidelines published

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

27 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

Asthma & COPD,

Ask About Asthma campaign focuses on young people

Resources and educational support available for pharmacists.

16 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

Child & teen health,

Changes benefiting children

NICE has published new draft guidelines that aim to ensure all babies, children and young people using NHS services have the best possible experience of care.

19 Jul 2021 , 5 Min Article

Managing patients with COPD

This module will help you understand the latest thinking in COPD treatment and management.

19 May 2021 , 20 Min Module

Allergy,

Allergy awareness

For many allergy sufferers there is no pollen involved, nor is the problem seasonal in nature – all of which can make it harder to determine the cause. Pharmacists can help.

24 Jul 2020 , 3 Min Article