New Resource Released! How to Obtain Free Demonstration Devices for Commonly Used Inhalers for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management

Are you a healthcare provider or public health advocate looking to get your hands on a demonstration asthma inhaler device? You’re in luck. MAAP is excited to release a new resource on how healthcare professionals may obtain free demonstration inhaler devices to provide patient education: How to Obtain Free Demonstration Devices for Commonly Used Inhalers for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management. This resource includes strategies on how to support the correct use of inhalers and a list of commonly used inhalers, including their respective drug indication, medication category, product website, and contact information to request free demonstration devices.

Several years ago, the MAAP Health Committee - building on objectives in the Strategic Plan for Asthma in MA 2015-2020 - set a goal to elevate best practices and tools in promoting asthma management care in pharmacies, as well as to potentially develop new tools for pharmacists. To learn about existing tools, successes, challenges and barriers, MAAP conducted a series of interviews with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in different settings (e.g., chain-owned and independent pharmacies, hospitals, etc.). Through this process, MAAP developed a relationship with the MA College of Pharmacy and Health Science (MCPHS University), specifically Tim Hudd, BS, Phard.D., R.Ph, AE-C, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice who became engaged with MAAP’s work and is now a MAAP member. This asthma demonstration device resource is a result of the groundwork that was laid through this process. In addition to collaborating to create tools, Tim has elevated asthma education for pharmacists at MCPHS University and at their annual continuing education conference.

A big thank you to all those who contributed to the development of this resource!

Access and save a copy of the resource here.

Note: The list of inhalers below is subject to manufacturer availability, which may vary from year to year. However, the contact information listed will be consistently appropriate for obtaining the most up-to-date product information directly from the manufacturer, and for requesting contact with local company representatives.