For Healthcare Professionals

What is SMART?

SMART, which stands for Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (SMART), is the guideline-recommended inhaler therapy for moderate-to-severe persistent asthma.
Based on a recent meta-analysis, SMART reduces the risk of having a severe exacerbation by 32%.
SMART is now guideline-recommended by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) and the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA).
Based on survey data, patients prefer SMART therapy over traditional asthma therapies.

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Adult Budesonide-Formoterol Asthma Action Plan

Adolescent Budesonide-Formoterol Asthma Action Plan

Show your patient this QR code to SCAN, or click here to direct to the resources.

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Pocket Adult Mometasone-Formoterol Asthma Action Plan

Pocket Adolescent Mometasone-Formoterol Asthma Action Plan

Show your patient this QR code to SCAN, or click here to direct to the resources.

This video explains how to use your spacer with your Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI).

This video teaches you how to use your Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI).

What is MO HealthNet doing to improve asthma care in St. Louis?

SMART Coverage in Missouri Overall
- Coverage of the inhalers indicated for SMART is variable.
- In Missouri, MO HealthNet (Missouri Medicaid) preferentially covers inhalers used with SMART.
- MO HealthNet patients are eligible to receive up to three budesonide-formoterol inhalers per month at minimal cost.
To read more about MO HealthNet’s coverage of SMART inhalers, visit:
- SMART Therapy – MoHealthNet
- Albuterol Limit Clinical Update – MoHealthNet