{"id":629329,"date":"2024-08-09T12:15:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T16:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=629329"},"modified":"2025-12-15T18:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T23:23:07","slug":"stiolto-respimat-cost-with-medicare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/stiolto-respimat-cost-with-medicare\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does Stiolto Respimat cost with Medicare?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/a> is a prescription medication that can help people living with <\/span>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)<\/span><\/a> manage their symptoms and make it easier to breathe. It is a maintenance medication that is inhaled and delivered as a <\/span>soft mist<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Typically, Stiolto Respimat is used once daily. It does not work as a rescue inhaler and is not approved to treat asthma or allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cStiolto Respimat is inhaled through the mouth through an inhaler device and enters the lungs, which is the part of the body that COPD mainly affects,\u201d says <\/span>Alyssa M. Wozniak, Pharm.D.<\/span><\/a>, clinical assistant professor and director of interpersonal education in the School of Pharmacy at <\/span>D\u2019Youville University<\/span><\/a> in Buffalo, New York. Stiolto Respimat combines two active ingredients: tiotropium bromide and olodaterol. \u201cStiolto Respimat is ideal for people who prefer a combination inhaler as a way to reduce the number of daily medications they need to take,\u201d Wozniak adds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the lack of a cheaper generic alternative to this combination drug, it can be made more affordable if you have insurance or Medicare. With Medicare, you may pay as little as $4 or as much as $70, depending on which tier it\u2019s on in your formulary and other factors. You may even get it for free. However, if your Medicare drug plan doesn\u2019t cover Stiolto Respimat, you may have to pay the average retail price unless you use a SingleCare coupon or qualify for other savings options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Stiolto Respimat cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The average retail price of Stiolto Respimat is $640 for one inhaler with 60 puffs, which is a one-month supply, considering the <\/span>typical dosage<\/span><\/a> is two puffs once per day. That\u2019s the price you can expect to pay without insurance or coupons. However, the price depends on which pharmacy you choose, so you may want to do some comparison shopping at different pharmacies.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have commercial health insurance, your plan may help cover the cost of Stiolto Respimat. But your out-of-pocket cost will depend on the specifics of your plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does Medicare cover Stiolto Respimat?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Medicare may cover Stiolto Respimat, but the covered amount may vary. \u201cAnd there should be other options if Stiolto Respimat is not on your formulary,\u201d Wozniak says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Medicare Part D or Part C (Medicare Advantage) plan will have a list of covered drugs known as a <\/span>formulary<\/span><\/a>, which assigns prescription drugs to different tiers. The drug formulary for one Medicare plan may be different from another. For example, one Medicare drug plan might assign Stiolto Respimat to Tier 2 while another might assign it to Tier 4. You\u2019ll spend less for drugs in the lower tiers than for drugs in the higher tiers.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the cost of Stiolto Respimat on Medicare?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The best way to learn if your Medicare drug coverage covers Stiolto Respimat is to check your plan\u2019s drug formulary. Aside from the tier it\u2019s assigned to, the pharmacy you use will also determine how much you\u2019ll pay on Medicare. Additionally, your Medicare plan might charge a different copay if you get your prescription from a mail-order pharmacy than if you get it from a brick-and-mortar pharmacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contacting your Medicare plan provider is the best way to get an accurate idea of what you will have to pay for your prescription. They can take deductibles and other factors (such as which phase of coverage you are in) into consideration to give you the most accurate answer.<\/p>\n

The prescription drug law and Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Medicare Prescription Payment Plan<\/span><\/a>, which launched on Jan. 1, 2025, may lower prescription drug costs for people who have Medicare Part D\u2014including both standalone Medicare prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage. The plan offers enrollees the option to pay capped monthly payments for their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, with the total annual cost not exceeding $2,100 per year. Enrollees can opt-in during Medicare Open Enrollment, starting Oct. 15, 2025, or throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to save on Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your Medicare prescription drug plan doesn\u2019t cover Stiolto Respimat, or if it covers it but the copay is too high, a <\/span>SingleCare prescription discount card<\/span><\/a> could help you save. Depending on your choice of pharmacy, you could pay $416 for one inhaler instead of $640. You cannot use Medicare benefits with SingleCare coupons, however.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are other <\/span>ways to save on Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/a> as well, including:<\/span><\/p>\n