{"id":630616,"date":"2024-12-02T16:38:39","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630616"},"modified":"2025-04-07T13:27:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T17:27:41","slug":"combivent-respimat-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/combivent-respimat-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is Combivent Respimat without insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Combivent Respimat<\/span><\/a> is a combination of the drugs albuterol and ipratropium, commonly prescribed to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)\u2014a group of pulmonary medical conditions (like chronic bronchitis) that make breathing difficult. As a bronchodilator, Combivent Respimat comes in an inhaler and can help open constricted airways. It can sometimes be expensive, and although there are no over-the-counter or generic versions, there are still some potentially cheaper alternatives. Plus, we\u2019ve got tips on how to save, even if you don\u2019t have insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the generic for Combivent Respimat?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Generic drugs are often more affordable than their brand-name references, but unfortunately, there are no current generics for Combivent Respimat. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a <\/span>generic mixture of ipratropium and albuterol<\/span><\/a>\u2014Combivent Respimat\u2019s active ingredients\u2014for use by COPD patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They may be prescribed as two separate inhalers or as part of a nebulizer treatment. Nebulizers are machines that turn liquid medications into a mist that you inhale through a mask. They\u2019re effective, but they\u2019re larger than inhalers, take 5\u201320 minutes to administer the medicine, and require a power source, so they\u2019re less convenient to use on the go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Combivent Respimat cost without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

For people who don\u2019t have insurance or Medicare\u2014or whose plans don\u2019t cover Combivent Respimat\u2014the average retail price is $636 for a 4 gm of 20\u2013100 mcg\/act inhaler with 120 inhalations. The typical dosage is <\/span>four inhalations per day<\/span><\/a>, so that\u2019s around a month\u2019s worth of medication. At that price, it\u2019s around $21 per day and $7,932 per year. In comparison, the generic ipratropium-albuterol combo costs an average of $152 out of pocket and as low as $9 with SingleCare coupons.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s not an across-the-board price, though. It can vary based on the specific pharmacy you use, your dosage, and even where you live.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Combivent Respimat covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many times, yes. <\/span>According to the drug\u2019s manufacturer<\/span><\/a>, Boehringer Ingelheim<\/span>, 95% of Combivent Respimat prescriptions were covered by commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid in 2023. However, your out-of-pocket costs depend completely on your specific insurance plan. Some may cover it in full, while others may only cover part of the price. Check your plan\u2019s formulary for information on copays, coinsurance, and deductibles to get a better sense of what you might pay after insurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coverage may depend on how your plan classifies Combivent Respimat as well. \u201cInsurance companies have a tier system on medications,\u201d says <\/span>David Nazarian, MD<\/span><\/a>, founder of <\/span>My Concierge MD<\/span><\/a>. \u201cThe higher the [tier], the more out of pocket you typically have to pay.\u201d Drug tiers vary between plans, so check your formulary to see where Combivent Respimat falls.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your coverage isn\u2019t sufficient, you can speak with a healthcare provider about alternative drugs that might come at a lower cost. Only the generic nebulizer solution, or a combination of an albuterol inhaler and an ipratropium inhaler, contains the same ingredients as Combivent Respimat. The other inhalers listed below contain different forms of medication that may be used to treat COPD.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance of brand-name drug\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combivent Respimat<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Ipratropium-albuterol<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$636 for 4 gm of 20\u2013100 mcg\/act, 120 inhalations inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$481 for 4 gm of 20\u2013100 mcg\/act, 120 inhalations inhaler of brand-name Combivent Respimat<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Generic ipratropium-albuterol<\/span><\/a> (nebulizer solution)<\/span><\/td>\n$152 for 30, 3 mL of 0.5\u20132.5 (3) mg\/3mL<\/span><\/td>\n$9 for 30, 0.5\u20132.5 (3) mg\/3mL vials of inhalational solutions 0.017\u20130.083% carton of generic Ipratropium-albuterol<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Symbicort <\/span><\/a>(budesonide\u2013formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n$508 for a 10.2 gm of 160\u20134.5mcg\/act inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$111 for a 10.2 gm of 160\u20134.5 mcg\/act inhaler of generic Symbicort<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spiriva Respimat <\/span><\/a>(tiotropium bromide)<\/span><\/td>\n$708 for a 4 gm of 2.5 mcg\/act inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$434 for a 4 gm of 2.5 mcg\/act inhaler of brand-name Spiriva Respimat<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/a> (olodaterol\/ tiotropium bromide)<\/span><\/td>\n$635 for a 4 gm of 2.5-2.5 mcg\/act inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$408 for a 4 gm of 2.5-2.5 mcg\/act inhaler of brand-name Stiolto Respimat<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advair Diskus<\/span><\/a> (fluticasone\/ salmeterol)<\/span><\/td>\n$535 for 60 aerosol powder breath-activated disp pack<\/span><\/td>\n$48 for a 60-dose inhaler, 250\u201350 mcg\/act inhaler of generic Advair Diskus<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide\/ glycopyrrolate\/ formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n$869 for a 30-day supply inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$522 for a 30-day supply inhaler of brand-name Breztri Aerosphere<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trelegy Ellipta <\/span><\/a>(fluticasone\/ umeclidinium\/ vilanterol)<\/span><\/td>\n$878 for 60 aerosol powder breath-activated disp pack<\/span><\/td>\n$504 for 60 blisters of 100 mcg\/62.5 mcg\/25 mcg inhaler of brand-name Trelegy Ellipta<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duaklir Pressair (aclidinium\u2013formoterol)<\/span><\/td>\n$650 for an aerosol powder breath-activated inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$295 for an aerosol powder breath-activated inhaler of generic Duaklir Pressair<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tudorza Pressair<\/span><\/a> (aclidinium)<\/span><\/td>\n$357 for an aerosol powder breath-activated inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$285 for an aerosol powder breath-activated Inhaler of generic Tudorza Pressair<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atrovent HFA (ipratropium bromide)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$609 for a 12.9 gm of 17 mcg\/act inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$453 for a 12.9 gm of 17 mcg\/act inhaler of brand-name Atrovent HFA<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate HFA)\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n$90 for an 18gm of 108 (90 base) mcg\/act inhaler<\/span><\/td>\n$19 for an 18gm of 108 (90 base) mcg\/act inhaler of generic albuterol sulfate HFA<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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 \u201cSavings options\u201d to see updated drug prices.<\/span><\/i><\/h5>\n

How to get Combivent Respimat without insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t have health insurance that covers Combivent Respimat, there are several ways to make it more affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Use free Combivent Respimat coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

SingleCare offers coupons you can use at more than 35,000 pharmacies across the country. It\u2019s free to sign up for a <\/span>prescription discount card<\/span><\/a>, and when you present it at a participating pharmacy, you can use its available coupon for Combivent Respimat. Prices and coupon amounts vary by pharmacy and location, but you may be able to pay $481 instead of $636 at some pharmacies. You can use SingleCare coupons even if you have insurance or Medicare coverage, but you can\u2019t combine SingleCare savings with insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Apply for a Combivent Respimat savings card<\/span><\/h3>\n

Boehringer Ingelheim, the pharmaceutical company that makes Combivent Respimat, offers a savings card that lets patients pay as little as $35 for a 30-day supply. You can get it regardless of whether you have commercial insurance as long as you meet the <\/span>eligibility requirements<\/span><\/a>. Eligible applicants must:<\/span><\/p>\n