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Table 1 Number of doses, shelf life and storage of the most commonly used multidose dry powder inhalersa

From: Need of education for dry powder inhaler storage and retention – a patient-reported survey

Inhaler

Doses

Shelf life (unopened)

Time in-use (opened)

Recommended storage conditions

Diskus/Accuhaler

60

1.5–3 years (depending on drug strength)

1.5–3 years

Do not store above 30 °C. Store in a dry place.

Inhaler is sealed in a foil overwrap, which should only be opened when it is to be used for the first time.

Easyhaler

200

3 years

6 months

Store in the original package.

When in use, do not store above 30 °C and store protected from moisture.

Ellipta

30

2 years

6 weeks

Do not store above 25 °C

Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.

Genuair

60

3 years

90 days

Keep the inhaler protected inside the sealed pouch until the administration period starts.

Nexthaler

120

3 years

6 months

Do not store above 25 °C.

Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.

Novolizer

200

3 years

6 months

Store in the original package.

When in use, keep the device tightly closed in order to protect from moisture.

Spiromax

120

3 years

6 months

Do not store above 25 °C.

Keep the mouthpiece cover closed after removal of the foil wrapping.

Turbuhaler

200

2 years

2 years

Do not store above 30 °C.

  1. a For further details reference to respective inhaler’s Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPCs)