Implementation of Inhaler Switching Approaches in Primary Care for Asthma and COPD

In 2019, the NHS became the first healthcare system to commit to reaching net zero carbon emissions.¹ Whilst the commitment to become net zero is extremely positive, achieving sustainable healthcare without compromising patient care requires careful thought and consideration. One of the key strategies to help achieve a “net zero NHS” has been to reduce the use of pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) and replacing these with lower carbon footprint inhalers such as dry powder inhalers (DPIs), wherever appropriate.

In this webinar, Dr Andy Whittamore explores the practical implementation of the different approaches to inhaler device switching from the perspective of a primary care physician, with consideration of the potential consequences on patient care of each approach.

References
1. NHS Long Term Plan. Available at https://www.longtermplan.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nhs-long-term-plan-version-1.2.pdf

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• Dr Andy Whittamore

  General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI)

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  Dr Andy Whittamore

  General Practitioner with Special Interest (GPwSI) Portsmouth

  Role and Location
  Andy Whittamore has been a practicing GP for over 15 years in the Portsmouth area and is the Clinical Lead for Asthma and Lung UK. He has held a range of roles driving innovation and quality improvement including working for the Primary Care Respiratory Society UK, on the Department of Health’s Respiratory Programme, for Wessex AHSN and as a Clinical Champion for FeNO testing at NHS England.

  Education
  Andy graduated with an BM from the University of Southampton in 2000

  Research Interests
  Dr Whittamore has a wealth of knowledge regarding diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions including asthma in primary care