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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Management
Long-acting beta2-agonist: inhalers +/- spacer device

Age from 16 years onwards
Formoterol CFC-free MDI: Atimos Modulite 12mcg twice a day
Formoterol 12micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free
Inhale one puff twice a day.
Supply 1 100 dose inhaler.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £31.28
Licensed use: yes
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AeroChamber Plus spacer device
AeroChamber Plus
Use to aid inhalation.
Supply 1 spacer.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £4.53
Licensed use: no - misc item available on the NHS
Patient information: Once a month wash device thoroughly with dilute washing up liquid, do not rinse and leave to air dry. Replace device every 6 to 12 months.
Formoterol DPI: Foradril 12mcg twice a day
Formoterol 12microgram inhalation powder capsules with device
Inhale one puff twice a day.
Supply 1 60 dose inhaler.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £23.38
Licensed use: yes
Formoterol
DPI: Oxis Turbohaler once or twice a day
Oxis Turbohaler 12
Inhale one puff once or twice a day.
Supply 1 60 dose inhaler.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £24.80
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Please follow the care instruction provided with this inhaler. This will ensure it works correctly.
Salmeterol CFC-free MDI: 50mcg twice a day
Salmeterol 25micrograms/actuation CFC-free inhaler
Inhale two puffs twice a day.
Supply 1 120 dose inhaler.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £29.26
Licensed use: yes
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Patient information: Please follow the care instruction provided with this inhaler. This will ensure it works correctly.
Volumatic spacer device: for use with Serevent inhaler
Volumatic
Use to aid inhalation.
Supply 1 spacer.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.81
OTC cost: £4.96
Licensed use: no - misc item available on the NHS
Patient information: Wash your spacer device regularly according to the instructions in the patient information leaflet. Replace spacer device every 6 to 12 months.
Salmeterol DPI: Powder blisters + device 50mcg twice a day
Salmeterol 50microgram inhalation powder blisters with device
Inhale the contents of one blister twice a day.
Supply 15 4-blister disks.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £35.79
Licensed use: yes
Salmeterol DPI: Accuhaler 50mcg twice a day
Salmeterol 50micrograms/actuation dry powder inhaler
Inhale one puff twice a day.
Supply 1 60 dose inhaler.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £29.26
Licensed use: yes
Age from 18 years onwards
Formoterol DPI: Easyhaler 12mcg twice a day
Formoterol Easyhaler 12micrograms/dose dry powder
Inhale one puff twice a day.
Supply 1 120 dose inhaler.
Age: from 18 years onwards
NHS cost: £23.75
Licensed use: yes

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