Is there a cheaper version of Symbicort?
Is there a cheaper version of Symbicort?
The new authorized generic is called budesonide/formoterol. The lowest GoodRx retail price for budesonide/formoterol is $139.43 for one 80 mcg/4.5 mcg inhaler. This is about half the price of the lowest GoodRx price for brand-name Symbicort, which is $298.73 for the same dosage.
How many puffs does Symbicort 160 4.5 have?
Symbicort dosage chart
| Symbicort dosage chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| Indication | Starting dosage | Standard dosage |
| COPD | 2 puffs (160 mcg/4.5 mcg per actuation) twice daily | 2 puffs (160 mcg/4.5 mcg per actuation) twice daily |
| Asthma | 2 puffs inhaled twice daily | 2 puffs every 4 hours, as needed |
How much should I pay for Symbicort?
What can I expect to pay for SYMBICORT? The list price for a 30-day supply of SYMBICORT is $303.42* (80/4.5 mcg) and $346.83* (160/4.5 mcg).
Can you buy Symbicort?
Symbicort is a prescription only medication, so you’ll need to have an asthma assessment with your GP before you can get a prescription. If you’ve been prescribed Symbicort, you can buy your repeat prescription for Symbicort online, through retailers like Superdrug Online Doctor.
When is Symbicort going generic?
DrugPatentWatch® Generic Entry Outlook for Symbicort By analyzing the patents and regulatory protections it appears that the earliest date for generic entry will be July 29, 2023.
How much is Symbicort in the UK?
Symbicort 200/6 Turbohaler (AstraZeneca UK Ltd)
| Active ingredients | Size | Drug tariff price |
|---|---|---|
| Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 microgram per 1 dose Budesonide 200 microgram per 1 dose | 120 | £28.00 |
Does Symbicort inhaler have steroids?
Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate) is a combination of a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator used to prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
