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Asthma reliever strategy — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateRespiratory TherapeuticsAsthma reliever strategyGPhC CRA

A patient with asthma using salbutamol several times weekly is not on preventer treatment. The GP asks what treatment should be considered next. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: D — An inhaled corticosteroid-containing regimen after asthma review

Regular symptoms indicate need for anti-inflammatory treatment rather than reliever reliance. The best answer addresses the key safety, legal or pharmaceutical care issue in the vignette. The other options would either delay appropriate care, create a new risk, or fail to resolve the issue. This is consistent with the cited UK reference for safe pharmacy practice.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS; BTS/NICE/SIGN asthma guideline