GP has said I need to switch from Fostair to Luforbec as it’s cheaper - anyone else?

[Starlight1987]

Currently on Fostair 100/6. It’s working perfectly. GP wants to try me on Fostair NEXThaler dry powder inhaler to save plastics and gas emissions. They said if I don’t like it and want to go back to Fostair I need to switch to lufoerbec as it’s cheaper. Slightly concerned as I’m happy with what I am on. I understand the environment concerns but not sure targeting asthma medication is going to move the needle on a global scale with everything else going on.

Anyone else?

[Poobah]

It's a NHS wide protocol to move patients onto more environmentally friendly inhalers. According to the NHS's own comparison chart, Luforbec has a High carbon footprint, as does Fostair. I attach the relevant section of the current chart.

I've found the Fostair NEXThaler a very good design and easy to use. Just down to a change in technique from aerosol inhalers, but the particles are fine and easily inhaled. It has a low carbon footprint.

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[MMBJI]

Hi,

I switched from Fostair aerosol to the Nexthaler- it’s been fine for me .

Oldest child was switched to Luforbec- no problems at all.

I was very concerned about the changes since we did not get on with changing from Ventolin to Salamol- had to push to be swapped back. But we have been fine .