MART regimen counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Ask the prescribing team to correct the MART reliever plan
MART uses a combination containing formoterol because its rapid onset permits reliever use. Fluticasone/salmeterol is maintenance treatment and is not a MART reliever. The prescribing discrepancy must be corrected before discharge so the patient has an effective rescue plan and a clear maintenance regimen; the pharmacist should not unilaterally substitute active ingredients.
Reference: NICE NG245, Asthma diagnosis, monitoring and chronic management: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng245/chapter/Recommendations