S37 Dual step interferon-gamma release assay testing can improve tuberculosis (TB) risk stratification in contacts of pulmonary TB: a prospective adult household contact cohort study

Abstract

occurred in March 2020, however, an overall reduction in salbutamol prescriptions was seen in 2020 (P=0.039). National figures highlighted a progressive increase in prescription of peak flow meters over 2020. Conclusion A marked spike in national ICS prescriptions occurred in March 2020. This increase appears to reflect improved adherence in patients with low levels of adherence rather than a hoarding effect or large-scale initiation in ICSnaïve patients. Despite a comparable spike in salbutamol prescriptions, 2020 saw an overall reduction in salbutamol prescriptions. Prescription of peak flow meters steadily increased over 2020 in keeping with the need for more remote monitoring.