Asthma.

[furrypusscat]

I increased my preventative inhaler for asthma a few months ago which the asthma clinic nurse agreed I should stick to new higher dosage. However it means that the inhaler only lasts 20 days rather than 30. Can anyone confirm whether I should have my prescription adjusted to read two inhalers or do I just order more frequently. I never thought of this when I went to the clinic, and just realised I am running short. Not sure whether I can order more frequently than once a month.

[Swanson]

My OH has TWO on repeat prescription because he ran out. Ask your GP.

[I.Don No]

I, too, have 2 inhalers on my prescription, and I order the next lot when I start the 2nd inhaler so that I never run out.

[furrypusscat]

Thanks Swanson. I was hoping not to have to visit GP but I will make appointment as I seem to think you can only order prescriptions once a month.

[furrypusscat]

Thanks I.Don No, thats a good idea.

[rowanwitch]

My gp gives me two at a time one for the bedside cabinet and one I carry in my handbag... will need to go back onto the preventer by the look of it,

[furrypusscat]

It is the preventer that I have had to increase. My prescription is for 1 inhaler - 2 doses twice a day which now has increased to 3 doses twice a day, hence it only lasts 20 days and not a month. Although reluctant to take GP's time up, I have made an appointment with him to hopefully amend the prescription to 2 inhalers.

[rowanwitch]

shouldn't be a problem tbh I am surprised they are not willing to give a couple of months worth at a time

[furrypusscat]

To be honest rowanwitch, never thought to ask before. Did have a couple of spares due to being advised to order early over bank holiday periods but just realised I am now running short. Will get it sorted though. Thanks.