F Arris, L Thorburn, D J McCaig
OBJECTIVE: To determine patient's opinions regarding the changeover from CFC containing to CFC-free salbutamol. DESIGN: Patients receiving metered dose salbutamol inhaler therapy were identified and verbal consent was obtained before a semi-structured interview was performed. Setting An outpatient respiratory clinic within a busy teaching hospita. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Knowledge of CFC-free inhaler therapy and acceptance of change. RESULTS: A total of 28 patients were identified of whom only eight (29%) had been changed to a CFC-free product...
October 2001: Pharmacy World & Science: PWS