COPD Inhaler Algorithm - Leeds Formulary

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Jul 7, 2015 - COPD Inhaler Algorithm. *Prescribing by brand name is recommended*. • Prescribing inhalers for COPD is a
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Prescribing inhalers for COPD is a decision between the patient and the clinician at costs acceptable for the community. The treatment recommendations in the following table outline the preferred inhaler therapy for each category of COPD patient, as defined in the combined COPD assessment in the GOLD 2015 guidelines. The preferred inhaler therapies listed are based on (i) ease of use of inhaler device; (ii) evidence of safety and efficacy from clinical trials; (iii) cost. Where required, combination inhaler devices (e.g. ICS/LABA, LAMA/LABA) should be prescribed in preference to separate devices. CATEGORY D

Group 1: FEV1