Moving on up – combination inhalers and beyond

Combination and triple therapies can improve outcomes in people with asthma, but which drug and device is the right one for your patient?
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Tailoring therapy to the individual patient

The goals of therapy for type 2 diabetes are to prevent or delay complications and maintain quality of life. This requires control of glycaemia, management of cardiovascular risk factors, regular follow-up and importantly a patient centred approach.¹ This is in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, which says that nurses should ‘prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust’.² In addition, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines emphasise the importance of taking into account individual needs and preferences.³

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