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Asthma SABA overuse — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 24-year-old woman buys her third salbutamol inhaler in two months. She uses beclometasone 100 micrograms twice daily but admits she often forgets it. She has night-time wheeze twice weekly. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: C — Assess control, reinforce inhaled corticosteroid adherence and refer for asthma review

Frequent SABA use indicates poor asthma control and increased exacerbation risk. The pharmacist should check inhaler technique, adherence and need for review rather than repeatedly supplying reliever alone. Inhaled corticosteroids are preventer therapy and should not be stopped in this context.

Reference: NICE CKS; BNF