The amazing Anna Murphy provides an update on asthma Clinical Pharmacy Congress – not to be missed on 24 September. UKCPA Respiratory Committee buff.ly/2WeXBsC

ERS is extremely disappointed by the announcement that a majority of Vectura Group shareholders have accepted Philip Morris International’s takeover offer. We are continuing to campaign against the takeover by urging UK regulators to intervene. ersnet.org/news-and-featu…

"It’s clear this takeover is not suitable, ethical, or in the best public interest. A tobacco company cannot be allowed to profit from the medicines used to treat the illnesses that its products cause" said @DrJonathanGrigg, Tobacco Control Committee Chair.ersnet.org/news-and-featu…

Vectura, a company that for over 20 years has worked to treat lung disease, is now part of the tobacco industry. We are disappointed and concerned at the outcome of the shareholder vote. Read our full statement bit.ly/3Ekr3OW

The UKCPA Respiratory Committee committee support this letter. We have serious concerns about takeover of Vectura by Philip Morris International, and it is perverse that a company should profit by causing and treating the same disease

Effectiveness of a medication adherence management intervention in a community pharmacy setting: a cluster randomised controlled trial. Intervention➡️ ⬆️ADHERENCE OR 5.12 after 6 months. ⬇️DBP mean difference −2.88 Improved COPD & Asthma control. dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-…

UKCPA Respiratory Committee Committee publishes open statement outlining concerns about acquisition of inhaler company by tobacco giant: ukclinicalpharmacy.org/news/concern-o… Toby Capstick & Anna Murphy sign multiprofessional letter to Public Health MP.

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Inhalers Inhalers Inhalers 🌬 What about air pollution & smoking cessation? Hear from darush attar-zadeh at PharmacyDeclares! virtual conference what pharmacy professionals should be doing within this area of his expertise. Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/pharmacy-cli…

This will be a great update and learning event. Useful for pharmacists working in all sectors #resped

I hope this is useful for clinicians looking after adults with asthma. There is an opportunity to provide feedback at the end, so let me know what you think! Asthma + Lung UK UKCPA Respiratory Committee Guy's and St Thomas' NHS England CPPE PCRS NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service Greener NHS Greener Practice NHS London

Ever wondered how to assess & manage breathlessness🫁? Wonder no more Clinical Pharmacy Congress It’s happening tomorrow 12.5.23! invt.io/1txb461kznb come & speak with me 1.15pm LeadershipProfessional development theatre UKCPA Respiratory Committee #RespIsBest

Interesting to see the mainstream media picking up on the current negative NICE opinion on CFTR modulators ⁦UK CFPG⁩ ⁦UKCPA Respiratory Committee⁩ The Guardian view on cystic fibrosis treatments: a rollercoaster ride for the sick | Editorial | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

another example of shorter ABX courses: cystic fibrosis pulmonary exacerbation this area is ripe for antibiotic stewardship (the definition of exacerbation is vague & leads to prolonged multi-drug ABX therapy) this RCT found no benefit from longer treatment Brad Spellberg

Important call for action: time to change the way asthma is managed, to SABA-free treatment using ICS-formoterol reliever therapy #asthma #resped #respisbest

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Following the incorrect info on #asthma disappointingly broadcast by Morning Live BBC iPlayer Dr Xand van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 yesterday, see our considered response from UKCPA Respiratory Committee team⬇️ Asthma needs to be taken seriously.Inhaled steroids are an evidence based effective part of treatment

Our response to the inaccurate and disappointing discussion on asthma treatment by Dr Xand van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈 on Morning Live Monday 12th Feb. An urgent retraction and correction is needed #asthma

Asthma needs to be taken seriously. Inhaled steroids are an evidence based effective part of treatment. See the @UKCPARespiratory response to the inaccurate info on Morning Live buff.ly/3T00Dew Ravijyot Saggu @UKCPARespiratory