Services Database Respiratory Inhaler Check-up Service (Leeds Area)

The Inhaler Check-up service is commissioned by NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). This service aims to improve patients’ ability to manage their own asthma and/or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through improving inhaler technique and ensuring that they are able to use their inhalers effectively and correctly.

The service is aimed at patients with a diagnosis of asthma or COPD who are registered with a GP in Leeds and involves an initial inhaler technique review and a follow-up 6-8 weeks later if required. The consultation should take place in a consultation room on the pharmacy premises and be with the patient (not carer or parent).

The consultation must be conducted by a pharmacist or registered pharmacy technician who has completed the required training and the CPPE Declaration of Competence for Improving Inhaler Technique available at www.cppe.ac.uk.