{"id":632665,"date":"2025-06-25T16:33:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T20:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632665"},"modified":"2026-08-04T16:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:22:08","slug":"breo-ellipta-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/breo-ellipta-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Breo Ellipta savings guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Asthma<\/a> and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD<\/a>) affect hundreds of millions of people, but the good news is that there are safe, effective treatments to help them breathe easily. One example is Breo Ellipta<\/a> (fluticasone furoate\/vilanterol), an inhalation powder approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a once-daily maintenance treatment (not a rescue inhaler) for COPD and asthma. It contains fluticasone furoate, a corticosteroid that prevents airway swelling, and vilanterol, a long-acting beta-agonist that relaxes airway muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Like most brand-name medications, Breo Ellipta can be expensive, but there are ways to save.<\/p>\n

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How much does Breo Ellipta cost?<\/h2>\n

The average retail price of Breo Ellipta is about $550 for one, 60 aerosol powder breath-activated inhaler. Although the inhaler contains 60 blisters, the typical dosage of Breo Ellipta<\/a> is 1 puff per day, and each inhaler lasts 1 month. \u201cThere are 60 blisters inside the inhalers because it combines two different medications into one puff,\u201d according to Inna Melamed, Pharm.D., a functional medicine practitioner and author of Digestive Reset<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At $550 per month, people taking Breo Ellipta could expect to pay about $6,600 per year. However, what you pay out of pocket depends on your pharmacy choice, whether you use insurance or coupons, and the current average price of the medication, since drug prices often fluctuate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have insurance, the cost of Breo Ellipta depends on your individual health plan’s formulary<\/a>, deductible<\/a>, and copay or coinsurance. Most insurance companies cover some of the cost of this drug. For instance, Humana covers brand-name Breo Ellipta<\/a> in its commercial insurance plans, Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, and Medicare Part D plans, but some may have restrictions or require prior authorization<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Medicare Part D beneficiaries may also save more on Breo Ellipta starting in 2027. In January 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced<\/a> that Breo Ellipta will be included in its next round of drug price negotiations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Can you get Breo Ellipta for free?<\/h2>\n

Some patients may qualify for free Breo Ellipta through the drug manufacturer, GSK, which has a patient assistance program<\/a> that can help people get certain GSK prescription medicines for free. The program is for people who are either uninsured or have Medicare and meet the financial income eligibility criteria.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How to save money on Breo Ellipta\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Whether you are insured, uninsured, or underinsured, there are ways to save on the out-of-pocket cost of Breo Ellipta.<\/p>\n

1. Free Breo Ellipta coupons<\/h3>\n

SingleCare<\/a> has free coupons for most prescription drugs, including Breo Ellipta. To access the coupons, search for the prescription drug’s name on the homepage, enter your zip code, and select your prescribed dosage. This will allow you to compare potential discounts between participating pharmacies.<\/p>\n

With a SingleCare Breo Ellipta coupon<\/a>, you can reduce the cost of Breo Ellipta to as little as $274 for one, 60 aerosol powder inhaler. The exact price may vary by location and pharmacy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Generic options<\/h3>\n

An authorized generic of Breo Ellipta<\/a> became available in 2022. In the fall of 2025, the FDA approved a true generic of Breo Ellipta, which could help significantly reduce prices. Ask your healthcare provider if generic fluticasone furoate\/vilanterol might work for you.<\/p>\n

3. Alternative medications<\/h3>\n

If cost is a barrier, ask your provider about other inhaled medications that could treat your symptoms and may be less expensive. Common Breo Ellipta alternatives<\/a> include: Advair<\/a>, AirDuo Respiclick<\/a>, Dulera<\/a>, Symbicort<\/a>, and Trelegy Ellipta<\/a>. Depending on your insurance formulary or coupons, the price could be significantly lower.<\/p>\n

4. Government healthcare assistance\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Medicare and Medicaid are government health insurance programs that reduce the cost of prescription drugs for qualifying individuals. Eligible U.S. residents can save on Breo Ellipta by enrolling in one of these programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Individuals who are 65 years and older or who have certain disabilities may meet the requirements for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Part D beneficiaries may also qualify for even deeper discounts through Medicare Extra Help<\/a>. Check your eligibility for Medicare enrollment here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

U.S. residents whose income falls below a certain threshold may meet the requirements for Medicaid, another government program that covers some prescription drug costs. Medicaid eligibility varies by state. Check your eligibility for Medicaid enrollment here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5. Manufacturer coupons<\/h3>\n

Manufacturers sometimes offer coupons, savings, or copay cards to help make medication more affordable, but these typically come with strict eligibility and income criteria. For example, government beneficiaries such as those enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid are typically ineligible. Regardless, periodically checking the GSK website<\/a> for a Breo Ellipta savings card or coupon may help you save, even if the coupons are only valid for a limited time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

6. Check different pharmacies<\/h3>\n

Prescription drug prices vary by pharmacy, and you could save a significant amount of money by calling pharmacies in your area and comparison shopping. You can also use SingleCare.com<\/a> to search for your medication. Once you enter your ZIP code, you\u2019ll see a list of local pharmacies as well as exactly how much you can expect to pay at each of them if using a SingleCare coupon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

7. Switch health insurance plans<\/h3>\n

If you have health insurance but your Breo Ellipta copay is too high, consider switching to a different plan during the next Open Enrollment Period<\/a>. Look for a plan that covers Breo Ellipta and lists it as a low-tier drug on its drug formulary. Copays for low-tier drugs are lower than copays for high-tier drugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Talk to your employer or visit healthcare.gov<\/a> to see what insurance plans are available to you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

8. International programs<\/h3>\n

Breo Ellipta may be less expensive when purchased from another country. You may be able to order your prescription from Canada<\/a> and pay less. Be sure to check with your provider and state laws first.<\/p>\n

Is there a cheaper alternative to Breo Ellipta?<\/h2>\n

Maybe. Although there is a generic Breo Ellipta containing the same active ingredients, fluticasone furoate and vilanterol, generic versions are not always cheaper, according to Jason M. Bellak, MD, an allergy and immunology physician and president of Allergy & Asthma Center<\/a> in Las Vegas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some insurance companies, including Humana, cover the brand-name Breo Ellipta but not its generic equivalent. Although there are other asthma and COPD treatments, they don\u2019t work exactly the same way as a Breo Ellipta inhaler. \u201cBreo Ellipta is unique because it is a once-daily medication. Other similar maintenance medications require twice daily dosing,\u201d Dr. Bellak says. Some of those common Breo Ellipta alternatives<\/a> include:<\/p>\n