UK Drug Safety Update · April 24, 2025

Short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABA): reminder of risks from overuse in asthma and changes to prescribing guidelines

Original title: Short-acting beta 2 agonists (SABA) (salbutamol and terbutaline): reminder of the risks from overuse in asthma and to be aware of changes in the SABA prescribing guidelines

Healthcare professionals and patients reminded of risks of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality from SABA overuse, with updated prescribing guidance.

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Healthcare professionals and patients are reminded of the risk of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality associated with overuse of SABA with or without anti-inflammatory maintenance therapy in patients with asthma. H…

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