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For many people with <\/span>asthma<\/span><\/a> or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (<\/span>COPD<\/span><\/a>), breathing easily can depend on their bronchodilator medication. Advair comes in two forms: <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Advair HFA<\/span><\/a>. Both contain the same active ingredients, fluticasone propionate and salmeterol, but differ in how they\u2019re delivered and who they\u2019re best for. <\/span>Advair Diskus<\/span><\/a> is a dry powder inhaler, and <\/span>Advair HFA<\/span><\/a> is an inhaler that delivers a metered dose. For those paying out-of-pocket, Advair\u2019s cost can be considerable: more than $500 per fill without insurance on average. Thankfully, there are several ways to save.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Advair Diskus cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

On average, the cost of Advair Diskus without insurance is $510 for 1, 60-dose breath-activated inhaler. Prices fluctuate and vary by pharmacy and location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does Advair HFA cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Advair HFA costs $527 for 1, 12 gm, 115\/21 mg\/ACT inhaler without insurance. Again, prices fluctuate and vary by pharmacy and location.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Does insurance cover Advair?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Advair coverage varies by insurance plan. Advair is a brand-name medication, and insurance companies are more likely to cover the generic versions when they\u2019re available. For example, the Veterans Affairs (VA) health benefits <\/span>cover generic fluticasone-salmeterol<\/span><\/a> but not brand-name Advair. There\u2019s also a trademark generic version of Advair Diskus, called <\/span>Wixela Inhub<\/span><\/a>, that may be more likely to be covered than Advair Diskus.<\/span><\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean that Advair isn\u2019t covered by certain insurance plans. Even if it\u2019s not listed in the formulary, an insurance plan\u2019s list of covered drugs, Advair may be covered if it\u2019s medically necessary. That could mean working with your healthcare provider to provide documentation about your medical history and how Advair is needed for your treatment. For example, some <\/span>Cigna insurance plans<\/span><\/a> cover Advair Diskus if someone has already tried the generic versions and they meet certain health criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Medicaid and Medicare coverage for Advair varies. Some states\u2019 Medicaid plans may offer Advair coverage. For example, Advair Diskus and Advair HFA are on the <\/span>preferred drug list for New York State Medicaid<\/span><\/a> plans in 2025. However, the Medicare plans we researched cover generic Advair but not the brand-name medication. For example, some <\/span>Aetna<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>UnitedHealthcare<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Humana<\/span><\/a> Medicare Part D formularies don\u2019t include Advair. Insurance companies can change which medications are preferred at any time. It is best to look online for an updated preference list with your insurance company.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to save money on Advair Diskus and Advair HFA<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your insurance plan doesn\u2019t cover or fully cover Advair Diskus or Advair HFA, there are other ways to save.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Free Advair coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

You can use a free SingleCare coupon to get a discount on your Advair Diskus or Advair HFA prescription. With a <\/span>SingleCare Advair Diskus coupon<\/span><\/a>, you could pay $193 for 1, 60-dose of 250-50 mcg\/ACT powder breath-activated inhaler. That\u2019s a savings of $317. You can save even more by choosing generic <\/span>fluticasone-salmeterol<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Wixela Inhub<\/span><\/a>, which both cost an average of $50 for the same dose.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a SingleCare coupon for <\/span>Advair HFA<\/span><\/a>, you could pay $314 instead of $527 for 1, 12 g of 115-21 mcg\/ACT inhaler. If you opt for the generic version of Advair HFA, you could pay as low as $260 with a <\/span>SingleCare coupon<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SingleCare coupons are easy to use. You can get one through the <\/span>SingleCare app<\/span><\/a> or by searching for Advair on SingleCare\u2019s website and selecting your pharmacy. Then, show them to the pharmacy staff when you pick up your prescription. The discount is applied at checkout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Medicare or Medicaid\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you have Medicare or Medicaid coverage, you may be able to save significantly on your Advair prescription. People enrolled in Medicare Part D may qualify for the low-income subsidy, also known as <\/span>Medicare Extra Help<\/span><\/a>, which helps cover the cost of prescription drugs. Some individuals are automatically enrolled, while others may need to apply through the <\/span>Social Security Administration\u2019s website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With Medicare Extra Help, brand-name medications like Advair cost no more than $12.15 at participating pharmacies in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though not many Medicare Part D plans cover brand-name Advair, some state Medicaid programs might. For example, New York Medicaid includes Advair on its formulary, which can lower the cost for eligible residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some states also offer <\/span>State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs<\/span><\/a> (SPAPs) that can help lower prescription costs for those with Medicare or Medicaid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because copays and out-of-pocket costs can vary depending on your specific plan, it’s a good idea to contact your insurance provider directly to get personalized information about your Advair coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Manufacturer coupons<\/span><\/h3>\n

Advair\u2019s manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), offers a GSK Copay Card Program for eligible individuals. Eligible individuals can get an Advair discount card to use at participating pharmacies to get Advair Diskus or Advair HFA for no more than $35. There are specific eligibility requirements, however. For example, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n