New asthma medication update for patients using inhalers - including Clenil Modulite

The rollout of the updated inhalers is set for 2026Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor13:05, 21 Jul 2026In a global first for sustainable medicine, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised a revolutionary, eco-friendly version of the widely used Clenil Modulite inhaler. The decision, announced on July 21, represents a major breakthrough in reducing the environmental impact of respiratory treatments without compromising patient health.‌The new pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) will transition from traditional propellants to a next-generation alternative, HFA-152a. This update is expected to slash the devices' carbon footprint by 90%. Millions of people in the UK rely on inhalers daily, with asthma being one of the most common long-ter