What if I Can’t Afford My Asthma Medication?

Asthma inhalers and other types of respiratory medications vary in price.

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Steps to help with asthma medication costs.

  1. Shop around
  2. Contact the medication manufacturer
  3. Discuss alternatives with your doctor

Some are less costly, and some are very expensive. If you cannot afford the cost of your asthma inhaler or other respiratory medication, you can:

Shop around – at pharmacies and online.Compare prices at other pharmacies or check prices atGoodRx,Singlecare,Medical Assistance Tool,Amazon PharmacyandNeedymeds.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if a generic version of your prescription medication is available.Generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, are equally as safe and effective, and cost less. Two membership-based online websites offer cost savings for generic medications:

  1. Amazon Prime members can obtain eligible generic medications for one flat fee of $5 per month through itsAmazon Prime RxPassbenefit.
  2. Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Companyoffers a limited number of generic medications at cost to members. The company says it cuts out the many middlemen involved in the sale of prescription drugs and instead buys them directly from pharmaceutical companies and sells them almost at cost.

Contact the manufacturerfor patient assistance programs that may offer coupons, discounts and rebates.

Compare total out-of-pocket cost from one asthma medication to another as sometimes prices will vary.Depending on whether or not you have insurance that covers your prescription, switching to another device may save you money. Just remember: if you do switch asthma medications, learn how to use the new device since they all operate a bit differently. Read the package instructions and watch the training videos on the manufacturer’s website to familiarize yourself with proper use of the medication you bring home.

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Use the list below to contact the manufacturer to find out about its patient assistance program.

If you are still unable to afford the prescribed medication, talk with your doctor. It’s very important to use your medication as prescribed. Be sure to ask your doctor for help you so you don’t go without taking your asthma medication or other respiratory medication.

Short-acting beta2-agonist bronchodilators


Image of ProAir RespiClick asthma InhalerProAir® RespiClick

Manufacturer: TEVA

Contact:

http://www.tevacares.org/

$25 per for three refills


Image of Proventil Asthma InhalerProventil® HFA

Manufacturer: Merck

Contact:

https://www.merckhelps.com

855-257-3932

$15 off Out of Pocket Expense


Image of Ventolin HFA asthma inhalerVentolin® HFA

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

888-825-5249


Photo of Xopenex asthma inhalerXopenex HFA®

Manufacturer: Sunovian

Contact:
https://www.xopenexhfa.com/
844-276-8262

没有直接储蓄提供——电话号码的支持to talk to a Reimbursement Specialists http://www.cephaloncares.com/DoIQualify.aspx


Long-acting beta2-agonist bronchodilators


Photo of Arcapta Neohaler Asthma inhalerArcapta™ Neohaler™

Manufacturer: Sunovian

Contact:

844-276-8262

Pay as little as $10 Savings Card


Photo of Serevent Diskus inhalerSerevent®Diskus®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

888-825-5249


Photo of Striverdi Respimat asthma inhalerStriverdi® Respimat®

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Contact:

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/sites/us/files/files/bipi-universal-application.pdf

800-556-8317

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, Inc. Mail in form


Inhaled corticosteroids


Photo of Alvesco HFA asthma inhalerAlvesco® HFA

Manufacturer: COVIS

Contact:

https://www.alvesco.us/

877-264-2440

$17 dollar Co pay


Photo of ArmonAir RespiClick Asthma InhalerArmonAir™ RespiClick®

Manufacturer: TEVA

Contact:

http://www.armonair.com/

877-237-4881

TEVA Cares Foundation – PDF download application


Photo of Arnuity Ellipta asthma inhalerArnuity® Ellipta®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.arnuity.com/arnuity-savings-and-offers/index.html

888-825-5249

$10 a month for 12 months.


Photo of Asmanex HFA Inhaler deviceAsmanex® HFA

Manufacturer: Merck

Contact:

https://www.asmanex.com/asmanex-hfa/index.xhtml

800-727-5400

1 free and $15 multiuse offers


Photo of Asmanex Twisthaler asthma inhalerAsmanex® Twisthaler®

Manufacturer: Merck

Contact:

https://www.asmanex.com/asmanex-hfa/index.xhtml

800-727-5400

1 free and $15 multiuse offers


Photo of Flovent Diskus aathma inhalerFlovent® Diskus®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

888-825-5249


Photo of Flovent HFA asthma inhalerFlovent® HFA

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

888-825-5249


Photo of Pulmicort Flexhaler  asthma inhalerPulmicort Flexhaler®

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.pulmicortflexhalertouchpoints.com/savings-card.html

800-422-5604

$20 a month


Photo of QVAR Redihaler asthma inhalerQVAR® Redihaler™

Manufacturer: TEVA

Contact:

https://www.qvar.com/redihaler/savings

877-237-4881

Pay no more than $15 a mon


Combination Medications


Photo of Advair Diskus Asthma InhalerAdvair Diskus®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

Reduced cost savings program


Photo of Advair HFA asthma InhalerAdvair® HFA

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

https://www.gskforyou.com/

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

Reduced cost savings program


Photo of AirDuo Respiclick asthma and COPDAirDuo™ RespiClick®

Manufacturer: TEVA

Contact:

https://www.myairduo.com/

877-237-4881

TEVA Cares Foundation – PDF download application


Photo of Anoro Ellipta COPDAnoro® Ellipta®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.anoro.com/savings.html

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

FREE Frist Prescription, Pay no more than $10 a month


photo of Bevespi Aerosphere COPD inhalerBevespi Aerosphere®

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.bevespi.com/bevespi-coupon.html

844-798-3617

Zero pay program


Photo of Breo Ellipta asthma and COPD  inhalerBreo® Ellipta®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.gskforyou.com/

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

Reduced cost savings program


Photo of Dulera asthma inhalerDulera®

Manufacturer: Merck

Contact:

https://www.dulera.com/

800-727-5400

1 free and $15 multiuse offers


Photo of Stiolto Respimat COPD inhalerStiolto™ Respimat®

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Contact:

https://www.stiolto.com/stiolto-support/savings

800-859-2174

Savings card, Various offers


Photo of Symbicort HFA Asthma and COPD inhalerSymbicort® (HFA)

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.azandmeapp.com/

1-800-AZandMe (1-800-292-6363)


Photo of Trelegy Ellipta COPDTrelegy®Ellipta®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.trelegy.com/savings-and-support/index.html

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

Pay no more than $10 a month for a year


Photo of Utibron Neohaler COPD inhalerUtibron™ Neohaler®

Manufacturer: Sunovian

Contact:

https://www.dulera.com/

844-276-8262

Pay as little as $10 Savings Card and 30 day Free Trial Voucher


Muscarinic antagonist (anticholinergic) bronchodilators


Photo of Atrovent COPD inhalerAtrovent® HFA

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Contact:

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/our-responsibility/patient-assistance-program

800-556-8317

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation, Inc. – Mail in form


Photo of Combivent Respimat COPDCombivent® Respimat®

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Contact:

https://www.combivent.com/savings/card

800-867-1052

Pay as little as $10 for your next 6


Photo of Incruse Ellipta COPDIncruse® Ellipta®

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.incruse.com/incruse-savings-and-offers/incruse-coupon-offer.html

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

$10 a month on your 30-day prescription for INCRUSE for 12 months.


Photo of Seebri Neohaler COPDSeebri™ Neohaler®

Manufacturer: Sunovian

Contact:

844-276-8262

Pay as little as $10 Savings Card and 30 day Free Trial Voucher


Photo of Spiriva HandiHaler COPD InhalerSpiriva® HandiHaler®

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Contact:

https://www.spiriva.com/copd/why-spiriva/savings-and-support

888-777-1919

$0 for 12 months For qualification


Photo of Spiriva_Respimat Asthma and COPD InhalerSpiriva® Respimat®

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim

Contact:

https://www.spiriva.com/asthma/savings/

https://www.spiriva.com/copd/why-spiriva/savings-and-support

888-777-1919

$0 for 12 months For qualification


Photo of Tudorza Pressair COPD InhalerTudorza™ Pressair™

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.tudorza.com/savings-program.html

866-421-2848

$25 guarantee program/New patients first fill free


Severe Asthma Treatments


Photo of Cinqair injectable asthma medicationCinqair

Manufacturer: TEVA

Contact:

https://www.cinqair.com/

877-237-4881

www.tevasupportsolutions.com/patients/


Dupixent

Manufacturer: Sanofi and Regeneron

Contact:

DUPIXENT MyWay

844‑643‑7346


FasenraFasenraasthma injectable medication and pen

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.fasenra.com/

833-360-4357

Pay as little as $0


Nucala pen biologic medicationNucala

Manufacturer: GSK

Contact:

https://www.nucala.com/severe-asthma/steps-to-start/coverage-options/index.html

866-GSK-FOR-U (866-475-3678)

$0 co-pay program


Tezspire™tezpire biologic medication

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.tezspire.com/savings-and-support.html

1 - 888 - tzspire


Xolair Asthma self-injectable medicationXolair

Manufacturer: Genentech Novartis

Contact:

https://www.xolair.com/allergic-asthma/financial-support-options.html

866-496-5247

Xolair co-pay Program, Independent Co-pay Assistance Foundations, The Genentech® Access to Care Foundation (GATCF)


PDE4 Inhibitors


Photo of Daliresp COPD medication bottleDaliresp®

Manufacturer: AstraZeneca

Contact:

https://www.daliresp.com/savings-program.html

866-459-2015

$25 savings program


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