BNF 3 Respiratory

Formulary	Last Updated
Respiratory System	March 2026

Prescribing Guidelines for BNF 3 Respiratory

Prescribing Guideline	Last Updated	Review Date
Anaphylaxis treatment for adults and children	None	None
Asthma management in adults (under review)	May 2023	April 2026
Asthma management in children (under review)	May 2023	April 2026
Asthma treatment algorithm (NICE 2024 update)	April 2025	April 2028
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease guideline	February 2026	January 2029
Greener Inhaler Prescribing guidance	June 2025	May 2028
Oxygen Guideline	September 2021	August 2025

Other Information

Relevant resources:

• Be Greener and Breathe Better patient information leaflet
• Stepping-down combination asthma inhaler therapy: Adults over 17 years of age
  
• Optimisation of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in COPD
• NICE guidance - Adult asthma diagnosis
• RightBreathe - inhaler information and training videos
• Inhaled corticosteroids equivalent doses
• Vape Q&A for staff - information on helping patients to stop smoking with the aid of a vape
• Easy Read information about asthma and lung conditions - Asthma + Lung UK

Respiratory Action Plan:

• Asthma + Lung UK Resources
• Easy Read AIR and MART asthma action plans - Asthma + Lung UK