AMCAL has taken inspiration from a University of Sydney study reported in Pharmacy Daily last year (PD 26 Jan 2016) that revealed 90% of Australian asthmatics are using their inhaler incorrectly.
Effective 06 Apr, Amcal will offer a free in-store inhaler technique check with a pharmacist, involving a six step process to educate users on how to maximise the benefits of their inhaler and reduce the chance of side effects.
The study found young children, older adults, people with severe airflow limitation and those using multiple types of inhaler devices were the most likely to be using them incorrectly.
The free in-store service will be complemented with a personalised sticker to serve as a daily reminder of what aspects of the technique they need to work on.
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