Long-Term Conditions
Asthma Medicines Optimisation
Safer asthma care with fewer SABA-only patients.
What does a asthma medicines optimisation service do?
Safer asthma care with fewer SABA-only patients. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering saba over-use searches, inhaler technique, mart switching.
Reviewed October 2026 by the BCS clinical services team.
What is this service?
Asthma Medicines Optimisation from Bespoke Clinical Services: safer asthma care with fewer SABA-only patients. Every arrangement is built around your organisation — truly bespoke, never off-the-shelf.
What can BCS support?
- SABA over-use searches
- Inhaler technique
- MART switching
- Personal action plans
How can it be delivered?
- Clinics (remote or face-to-face)
- Searches and recalls
- Project or ongoing
- As a defined project — no permanent contract needed
Who makes clinical decisions?
Pharmacists and technicians complete tasks within their competence and agreed scope. Medical decisions, complex cases and prescription authorisation sit with the GP. All clinicians follow your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How clinical governance works →How does delivery start?
We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.
Ways to commission →Why choose BCS?
BCS is a truly bespoke clinical services partner. We support 50+ PCNs and 300+ GP practices with 150+ clinical pharmacists, delivered from two hubs in Halifax and London. Every clinician is backed by our management layer, structured training, clinical supervision and quality assurance, and activity is reported clearly through the BCS Impact Dashboard.
How is it funded?
Where the arrangement uses an eligible ARRS role, meets the Network Contract DES requirements and (for remote delivery) is intended to last at least six months, it may be supported through ARRS funding. Otherwise it can be funded from PCN, practice or commissioned budgets. Eligibility is always confirmed against the current NHS guidance — we never promise reimbursement.
Read our funding and ARRS guide →Common questions
What does a asthma medicines optimisation service do?
Safer asthma care with fewer SABA-only patients. BCS supports gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations across the UK from hubs in Halifax and London, covering saba over-use searches, inhaler technique, mart switching.
Who is Asthma Medicines Optimisation for?
It's designed for gp practices, primary care networks, gp federations, icbs. Every arrangement is tailored to your organisation.
Can asthma medicines optimisation be delivered remotely?
Yes. It can be delivered remotely, on-site, or a mix of both, from our hubs in Halifax and London.
Is asthma medicines optimisation ARRS funded?
Where the arrangement uses an eligible ARRS role, meets the Network Contract DES requirements and (for remote delivery) is intended to last at least six months, it may be supported through ARRS funding. Otherwise it can be funded from PCN, practice or commissioned budgets. Eligibility is always confirmed against the current NHS guidance — we never promise reimbursement.
Who makes clinical decisions in asthma medicines optimisation?
Pharmacists and technicians complete tasks within their competence and agreed scope. Medical decisions, complex cases and prescription authorisation sit with the GP. All clinicians follow your organisation's clinical governance and procedures.
How does asthma medicines optimisation start?
We agree the workload, scope, system access, escalation routes and reporting with you, complete clinician checks and induction, then start delivery. Progress is reviewed with you regularly.
Do I need a full-time contract?
No. You can commission a defined project with an agreed scope and timeline, without a permanent staffing agreement.
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