Asthma inhalers, reviewed by a pharmacist

A reliever inhaler (usually blue, containing salbutamol) works quickly to relax the muscles around your airways during an asthma attack or flare-up. A preventer inhaler is taken daily to reduce inflammation and lower how often you need your reliever.

Yes. If you've been diagnosed with asthma and prescribed an inhaler before, our clinicians can review your history and issue a repeat prescription for the same or an equivalent inhaler, as long as it's clinically appropriate.

Needing your reliever inhaler more than three times a week can be a sign your asthma isn't well controlled. Our consultation asks about this, as it may mean a preventer inhaler or a review of your current treatment is needed.

A spacer (like an Aerochamber) helps more of the medicine reach your lungs instead of your throat, and can make inhalers easier to use correctly, especially for metered-dose inhalers. Many people find it improves how well their inhaler works.

Seek emergency help immediately if you're struggling to breathe, can't complete sentences, or your reliever inhaler isn't helping. This service is for ongoing management of diagnosed, stable asthma, not for emergencies or a first-time diagnosis.

Complete our free online consultation about your asthma and current inhaler use. A UK clinician reviews your answers and, if appropriate, issues a prescription. Your inhaler is then dispensed and delivered discreetly to your door.