Beta-2 adrenoreceptor agonists - long acting

Drug Safety Update

July 2018: Pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI): risk of airway obstruction from aspiration of loose objects

 December 2014: Asthma long acting beta-2 agonists: use and safety

National Guidance

NG245: Asthma diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management, November 2017 (updated November 2024)

NG115: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in over 16s - diagnosis and management, December 2018 (updated July 2019)

BTS/SIGN British Guideline on the management of asthma

Local Guidance

See here for available local respiratory system guidance

  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary