Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) — How to Pay Less

Respiratory (Asthma/COPD) · Last verified 2026-03-22

Current Pricing

Retail Price
$370
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$0
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible
Generic Price
$200
generic budesonide/formoterol (since 2023)

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Savings Options by Insurance

🏢Commercial Insurance

  • Symbicort Savings Card: Pay as little as $0/mo. (Max annual benefit: $150 per fill)
  • Ask your doctor about switching to generic budesonide/formoterol ($200/mo)

🏥Medicare

  • Patient Assistance Program available for Medicare patients through AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program
  • 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.

💵Uninsured / Cash Pay

  • AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program: FREE medication if income is below 400% FPL. Call 1-855-332-7944.
  • Generic budesonide/formoterol: $200/mo at most pharmacies
  • GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings

How to Enroll

Symbicort Savings Card

  1. Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
  2. Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
  3. Download or print your savings card
  4. Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
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AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program

  1. Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
  2. Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
  3. Submit by fax, mail, or online
  4. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks
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Key Facts

Category
Respiratory (Asthma/COPD)
Generic Name
budesonide/formoterol
Dosages
80/4.5mcg, 160/4.5mcg
Generic Available
Yes (since 2023)
Typical Quantity
1 units/mo

Other Respiratory (Asthma/COPD) Medications

Advair Diskus(fluticasone/salmeterol)
Retail: $380/mo · Generic: $190/mo
Breo Ellipta(fluticasone furoate/vilanterol)
Retail: $400/mo

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