We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
*Consider carbon footprint of inhalers: MDI higher than DPI, Optimise therapy and check inhaler technique*
Formulary Choices:
Soprobec 100mcg 2 puffs BD (£3.34)
Kelhale 50 2 puffs BD (£3.12)
Qvar 50 Easi-Breathe 2 puffs BD(£4.64)
Equivalents - Non Formulary:
Clenil 100mcg 2 Puffs BD (£4.45) equivalent to Soprobec
Qvar 50mcg 2 puffs BD MDI (£4.72) equivalent to Kelhale
Formulary Choices:
Swap to Luforbec (100/6) 1 puff BD (£10.26); Bibefco 100/6 1 puff BD (£10.26) does not contain maleic acid as excipient
Equivalents - Non Formulary:
Add Serevent Evohaler 2 puffs BD (£29.26); Fostair 100/6 1 puff BD (£14.66); Flutiform 50/5 2 puffs BD (£18.00); Seretide Evohaler 50 2 puffs BD (£17.46); Combisal (£13.50)
Note Kelhale, Qvar, Luforbec, Fostair, Flixotide, Flutiform, Seretide and Asmanex are ‘double strength’ compared to standard Beclometasone. Costs for 30 days
Formulary Choices:
Luforbec 100/6 2 puffs BD (£20.52)
Equivalents - Non Formulary:
Beclometasone 400mcg BD plus LABA Fostair 100/6 2 puffs BD (£29.32); Flutiform 125/5 2 puffs BD (£28.00); Seretide Evohaler 125 2 puffs BD (£23.45) also available as: Aloflute (£22.45), Combisal (£17.59), Sereflo (£14.99), Sirdupla (£22.45)
Formulary Choices:
Fostair 200/6 2 puffs BD (£29.32); Luforbec 200/6 2 puffs BD (£13.98); Bibefco 200/6 2 puffs BD (£13.98) does not contain maleic acid as excipient
Equivalents - Non Formulary:
Beclometasone 800mcg BD plus LABA Flutiform 250/5 2 puffs BD (£45.56); Seretide Evohaler 250 2 puffs BD (£29.32) also available as: AirFluSal (£20.52), Aloflute (£28.32), Combisal (£27.99), Sereflo (£19.99) , Sirdupla (£28.32)
Formulary choice:
Salbutamol MDI 2 puffs as required(£1.50); Salamol Easi-Breathe MDI (£6.30)
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