Losing or emptying your blue inhaler can feel scary. Fulham Palace Pharmacy bridges the gap by supplying a salbutamol 100 microgram metered-dose inhaler under our authorised Patient Group Direction for anyone aged sixteen or over who already uses reliever therapy .
Your visit lasts about twenty minutes. A pharmacist confirms asthma diagnosis, checks you have no beta-blockers, heart disease, or other exclusions, then records peak flow and symptom history. We also ask when you last used steroids or attended hospital.
After eligibility is confirmed we supply one inhaler and teach correct shake-breathe-hold technique. Many people waste half the dose through poor timing; slowing breath and holding for ten seconds boosts lung delivery.
You leave with a personalised card showing:
- Correct dose (one to two puffs)
- Maximum eight puffs in 24 hours
- Signs that need urgent care
- Date to request a repeat prescription
We book a follow-up call within two weeks. This covers daytime and night-time use patterns, inhaler counts, and whether a preventer needs stepping up. If technique is perfect yet use still high, we suggest GP review.
Salbutamol can cause tremor or racing heart. These settle quickly but note any change and tell us. Seek medical help if relief lasts under three hours or you need more puffs than usual.
Good control relies on three daily habits: carry your reliever, use your preventer as prescribed, and track peak flow twice a week. Our team shows you how to log readings on your phone so trends are clear.
