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Is Qvar Redihaler covered by insurance? | How much does Qvar Redihaler cost without insurance? | How to get Qvar Redihaler without insurance
Qvar Redihaler is a brand-name prescription inhalation aerosol for asthma. The active ingredient is an inhaled corticosteroid called beclomethasone dipropionate. The FDA has approved it to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children 4 years of age and older, but not as a rescue inhaler. It cannot help during an asthma attack. Instead, it helps prevent bronchospasms and associated asthma symptoms by keeping the immune system in the lungs dialed back, reducing airway inflammation. Unfortunately, uninsured people given a prescription for Qvar Redihaler will not be able to purchase a lower-priced generic, and no over-the-counter version of inhaled beclomethasone is available. The only choice is paying a premium price for the brand, but there are numerous ways to avoid paying full retail price.
What is the generic name for Qvar Redihaler?
Generic Qvar Redihaler (beclomethasone) is not available at this time. The soonest one could be available is around 2031 when the patent for Qvar Redihaler expires.
Is Qvar Redihaler covered by insurance?
Qvar Redihaler is covered by many health insurance plans and by some Medicare drug plans, but some lower-cost plans exclude the drug. Insurance plans that do cover the drug may impose restrictions such as quantity limits. Insurance companies also group the drug in the higher drug tiers, those drugs that have a higher copay cost, because only the brand-name medication is available at this time. However, other factors besides copay will also determine the out-of-pocket cost with insurance.
How much does Qvar Redihaler cost without insurance?
Qvar Redihaler is a premium-priced brand-name drug. Uninsured patients can expect to pay $360 for a single inhaler at the average pharmacy price. That’s for the highest strength (80 mcg), so a lower-strength inhaler (40 mcg) may cost less. Each inhaler contains 120 actuations, enough medicine for 60 days at the prescribed dosage of one inhalation twice daily. A year’s worth of treatment at this dosage will add up to about $2,160.
Although there is no generic version of Qvar Redihaler, people without insurance should ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about switching to a generic inhaled corticosteroid such as generic Flovent HFA (fluticasone) and generic Pulmicort Respules (budesonide). These drugs may not be right for particular situations and they may have different side effects, but they are likely to be the cheapest alternative to Qvar Redihaler.
Another possibility would be exploring the option of using a combination inhaler. Many people with asthma are prescribed both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta antagonist (LABA). Brand names include Advair Diskus (fluticasone-salmeterol), Symbicort (budesonide-formoterol), and Breo Ellipta (fluticasone-vilanterol) and at least one generic combination inhaler (fluticasone-salmeterol). These combination inhalers may be the best cost-saving option for people who are prescribed both types of drugs.
Compare Qvar Redihaler prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Qvar Redihaler (beclomethasone) | $362 per 1, 10.6 gm of 80 mcg/act inhaler | $233 per 1, 10.6 gm of 80 mcg/act inhaler of brand-name Qvar Redihaler | See latest prices |
| Asmanex HFA (mometasone) | No coupons available at this time. Check back periodically. | More details | |
| Flovent HFA (fluticasone) | $356 per 1, 12 gm of 110 mcg/act inhaler | $163 per 1, 12 gm of 110 mcg/act inhaler of brand-name Flovent HFA | See latest prices |
| Breo Ellipta (fluticasone-vilanterol) | $183 per 1, 28 blisters of aerosol powder breath-activated inhaler | $150 per 1, 28 blisters of aerosol powder breath-activated inhaler of brand-name Breo Ellipta | See latest prices |
| Dulera (mometasone-formoterol) | No coupons available at this time. Check back periodically. | More details | |
| Trelegy Ellipta (fluticasone-umeclidinium-vilanterol) | $885 per 1, 60 blisters of 100 mcg/62.5 mcg/25 mcg inhaler | $517 per 1, 60 blisters of 100 mcg/62.5 mcg/25 mcg inhaler of brand-name Trelegy Ellipta | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.
How to get Qvar Redihaler without insurance
Even without insurance, it’s possible to pay less than the full retail price for each month’s prescription of Qvar Redihaler. Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not offer manufacturer coupons or rebates. The manufacturer does have a copay savings program, but there are restrictions in place that limit patient eligibility. Instead, more certain sources of savings are available, starting with a SingleCare prescription discount card.
1. Enjoy a discount every month with a SingleCare savings card
With a free coupon from SingleCare, the retail price of Qvar Redihaler can be $130 less than the average retail price. Total savings on a Qvar Redihaler prescription and refills could add up to $1,300 per year. Keep in mind that SingleCare participating pharmacies offer different discounts on Qvar Redihaler, so shop for both the lowest discount price and most convenient local pharmacy on SingleCare’s Qvar Redihaler coupon page. The FAQs on this page have additional useful information about this drug and its pricing.
2. Compare prices
Simply finding the lowest price for Qvar Redihaler at local pharmacies could save $40 per month, an annual discount of close to $500. Use SingleCare’s pharmacy finder to locate a participating pharmacy near you.
3. Ask a healthcare professional about other inhaled corticosteroids
Ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about switching to a cheaper inhaled corticosteroid treatment. Inhaled beclomethasone, the active ingredient in Qvar, can only be purchased as brand-name Qvar Redihaler. There are lower-priced generic drugs like beclomethasone such as fluticasone and budesonide that can be used instead.
4. Shop for health insurance
It may seem odd that getting health insurance is a good way to get a drug without using health insurance, but consider this. When all the costs of asthma treatment are added up—doctor’s visits, tests, asthma medications, and the occasional trip to the emergency room—health insurance may be the cheapest option. It will take a few calculations, but if the savings add up, visit your state’s health insurance marketplace to research the most affordable healthcare plans.
5. Look into Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
If health insurance isn’t cost-effective, you or a child may still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. These are government-subsidized health insurance programs with minimal out-of-pocket costs for premiums, medical care, tests, and prescription medications. There are eligibility requirements, so visit your state’s Medicaid website or call local health department officials for additional information and enrollment.
