April 21, 2016: Safety Considerations with Newer Inhalation Devices
Over the past few years, several new devices for the administration of inhaled medications have been introduced in Canada. Some of these devices are used to administer newly marketed medications, whereas others contain previously available drugs in a different administration format. A reported concern about one of these devices prompted a review of all new inhalers from a safety perspective. This bulletin provides proactive consideration of the potential safety issues related to these devices for discussion during patient counselling, with the goal of preventing medication incidents. Read more ...
