{"id":51847,"date":"2022-06-07T18:27:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T22:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=51847"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:49:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:49:24","slug":"symbicort-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/symbicort-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ways to save money on Symbicort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort, made of budesonide and formoterol, is an inhaler used to treat patients with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/copd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (COPD) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/asthma-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSymbicort is made up of budesonide, an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/inhaled-corticosteroids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that reduces inflammation in the lungs and airways, and formoterol, which is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/long-acting-beta-agonists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that works long-term to decrease wheezing and breathing trouble,\u201d says Lindsey Hudson, APRN, NP-C, a nurse practitioner who is a member of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/author\/lindsey-hudson\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare Medical Review Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cSymbicort is prescribed to help treat and reduce COPD exacerbations as well as treating asthma patients who need more than just an inhaled corticosteroid.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of Symbicort prescriptions can quickly add up without good insurance or none at all. Here at SingleCare, we want to help you save. Read on for our money-saving tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/symbicort-side-effects\/\"><b>Symbicort side effects and how to avoid them<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-symbicort-cost\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does Symbicort cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have insurance, the average retail price of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/symbicort-without-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort without insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $500 for one 10.2 gm inhaler of 160-4.5 mcg\/act aerosol.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do have insurance, the cost of Symbicort will vary across plans. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.symbicorttouchpoints.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug manufacturer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has provided the following copay estimates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of Symbicort with employer-sponsored or individual private policies is $35 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of Symbicort with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-medicare-advantage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Advantage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-part-d-plans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $31 per month.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of Symbicort with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-medicaid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $1 to $2 per month, depending on the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many factors that affect drug pricing. Your insurance plan, its drug formulary, the coverage stage you\u2019re in, the quantity and strength of Symbicort you need, and the pharmacy at which you fill your prescription can all affect the price of Symbicort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/can-i-use-singlecare-and-medicare\/\"><b>Does SingleCare work with Medicare?<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/singlecare-medicaid\/\"><b>Does SingleCare work with Medicaid?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-get-symbicort-for-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I get Symbicort for free?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, there are no opportunities that offer free Symbicort. People getting their Symbicort prescription for free with no out-of-pocket costs are likely individuals with a great insurance plan or those on certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/difference-between-medicare-and-medicaid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare or Medicaid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-save-on-symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to save on Symbicort<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re uninsured or are looking for ways to save on top of your insurance coverage, we have some options for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-free-symbicort-coupons\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Free Symbicort coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anytime you\u2019re searching for prescription discounts, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is always an option you can use. To use SingleCare, simply look up the prescription you want to save on, enter your zip code, and select your dosage information to compare discounts at participating pharmacies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Symbicort without insurance, you\u2019d pay $500 for one 10.2 gm inhaler of 160-4.5mcg\/act aerosol, but you can use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort savings card from SingleCare<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and pay $146 for the same dosage. Be aware that SingleCare prices vary by quantity, strength, form, and pharmacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><b>Get your free SingleCare discount card<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-government-assistance-programs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Government assistance programs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare and Medicaid are the two main government assistance programs. If you\u2019re 65 years and older or have certain disabilities, you may meet the eligibility requirements for Medicare and along with it, Medicare Part D prescription coverage. See if you\u2019re eligible for Medicare enrollment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/eligibilitypremiumcalc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, you may qualify for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medicare-extra-help\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Extra Help<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can reduce prescription costs even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you earn an income below a certain threshold, you may qualify for Medicaid, which will allow you to get your prescriptions at a reduced cost. Qualifications for Medicaid vary by state, but you can see if you\u2019re eligible <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/medicaid\/eligibility\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3-astrazeneca-prescription-savings-program\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. AstraZeneca prescription savings program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort is made by AstraZeneca, which offers AZ&amp;ME, a prescription savings discount program. Individuals with no insurance or Medicare Part D may be eligible for this savings program. You\u2019ll need to make a certain income or lower to qualify for their patient assistance program and receive a manufacturer coupon. To see if you\u2019re eligible for prescription assistance, you\u2019ll need to visit their website and provide your medication, your prescription drug coverage information (if you have any), and your household income.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-check-different-pharmacies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Check different pharmacies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of most prescriptions, like Symbicort, depends on the price set by the pharmacy. If you only pick up your medication from one pharmacy, shop around and see if any local pharmacies have lower prices on your Symbicort prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use SingleCare\u2019s website or app to find the pharmacy near you with the lowest price for Symbicort. Can\u2019t leave the house? SingleCare also offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-delivery\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mail-order Symbicort<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so your prescription is delivered right to your front door. Find out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/mail-order-pharmacy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if using a mail order pharmacy is the right choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/pharmacy-near-me\"><b>Find a pharmacy near you<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-get-health-insurance-or-switch-to-a-better-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Get health insurance or switch to a better plan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have health insurance because the cost of a plan is too high, you may want to compare it to the out-of-pocket costs of Symbicort. At $500 per inhaler, the cost of health insurance may be worth it. You\u2019ll need to compare your budget to the new health insurance plan costs versus what you\u2019d pay on medical expenses without insurance to see if this provides you with cost savings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do have health insurance, but your Symbicort copay is still too high, consider switching plans during the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/aca-open-enrollment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">next enrollment period<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll want to look for an insurance plan that includes Symbicort as a low-tier drug on its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-a-formulary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug formulary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will ensure your Symbicort copay with insurance is as low as possible. Also, consider the cost of monthly premiums and how high the annual deductible is when choosing a new insurance plan. Visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/healthcare.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what insurance plans are available to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-get-health-insurance\/\"><b>How to get health insurance<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-talk-to-your-healthcare-provider\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Talk to your healthcare provider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the cost of Symbicort is causing financial trouble, talk to your prescriber or pharmacist to see if there are cheaper Symbicort alternatives that may work for you. Below we will go over what may be recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-there-a-cheaper-alternative-to-symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a cheaper alternative to Symbicort?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In early 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a generic version of Symbicort called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/symbicort-generic-fda-approval\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breyna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Generic Symbicort is expected to be available for sale this year. Ask your pharmacist if it\u2019s available to you. Generic versions, in general, are much more affordable than brand-name drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/symbicort-alternatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort alternative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will depend on if you\u2019re using Symbicort to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/copd-vs-asthma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asthma or COPD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many COPD treatments will also treat asthma, but there are many asthma medications that only treat asthma and not COPD. Always seek medical advice from your prescriber when considering switching to a Symbicort alternative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h3 id=\"compare-prices-of-symbicort-alternatives\"><span class=\"title\">Compare prices of Symbicort alternatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Use<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Price without insurance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>SingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Coupons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/symbicort\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort (budesonide \/ formoterol)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD and asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$500 per 1 inhaler of 10.2 gm of 160-4.5 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Symbicort<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$146 per 1 inhaler of 10.2 gm of 160-4.5 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Symbicort<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/symbicort\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symbicort coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-diskus\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair Diskus (fluticasone \/ salmeterol)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD and asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$510per 1, 60 aerosol powder breath-activated blister pack of brand-name Advair Diskus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50 per 1, 60 aerosol powder breath-activated blister pack of generic Advair Diskus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-diskus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair Diskus coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breo-ellipta\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate \/ vilanterol)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD and asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$515 per 1 inhaler of 28 blisters of 100 mcg\/25 mcg of brand-name Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$242 per 1 inhaler of 28 blisters of 100 mcg\/25 mcg of brand-name Breo Ellipta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breo-ellipta\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breo Ellipta coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-hfa\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair HFA (fluticasone \/ salmeterol)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$535 per 1 inhaler of 12 gm of 115-21 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Advair HFA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$254 per 1 inhaler of 12 gm of 115-21 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Advair HFA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/advair-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advair HFA coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/asmanex-hfa\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asmanex HFA (mometasone furoate)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$232 per 1 inhaler of 13 gm of 100 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Asmanex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$100 per 1 inhaler of 13 gm of 100 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Asmanex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/asmanex-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asmanex HFA coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flovent-hfa\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flovent HFA (fluticasone)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$429 per 1 inhaler of 12 gm of 11 mcg of brand-name Flovent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$174 per 1 inhaler of 12 gm of 11 mcg of brand-name Flovent<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flovent-hfa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flovent HFA coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dulera\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dulera (mometasone furoate)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$475 per 1 inhaler of 13 gm of 200-5 mcg\/act of brand-name Dulera<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$337 per 1 inhaler of 13 gm of 200-5 mcg\/act of brand-name Dulera<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/dulera\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dulera coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pulmicort-flexhaler\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$357 per 1 inhaler of brand-name Pulmicort Flexhaler<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$212 per 1 inhaler of brand-name Pulmicort Flexhaler<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/pulmicort-flexhaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulmicort Flexhaler coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/qvar-redihaler\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qvar Redihaler (beclomethasone dipropionate)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$412 per 1 inhaler of 10.6 gm of 80 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Qvar Redihaler<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$289 per 1 inhaler of 10.6 gm of 80 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Qvar Redihaler<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/qvar-redihaler\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qvar Redihaler coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breztri-aerosphere\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide \/ glycopyrrolate \/ formoterol fumarate)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COPD<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$888 per 1 inhaler of 10.7 gm of 160-9-4.8 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Breztri Aerosphere<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$542 per 1 inhaler of 10.7 gm of 160-9-4.8 mcg\/act aerosol of brand-name Breztri Aerosphere<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/breztri-aerosphere\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breztri Aerosphere coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to switch the treatment option for your COPD and\/or asthma after talking to a healthcare professional, be sure to check on SingleCare to see how much you can save on your new prescription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Symbicort, made of budesonide and formoterol, is an inhaler used to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.\u00a0 \u201cSymbicort is made up of budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) that reduces inflammation in the lungs and airways, and formoterol, which is a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA) that works long-term to decrease wheezing and breathing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":52322,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[10965,15103,4350,20795],"coauthors":[8861],"class_list":["post-51847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-asthma","tag-drug-pricing","tag-prescription-savings","tag-respiratory-illness","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>6 Symbicort savings tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Without insurance, Symbicort costs $500 for 1 inhaler of 10.2 gm of 160-4.5 mcg\/act aerosol. 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