Is Symbicort the same as Spiromax?
Is Symbicort the same as Spiromax?
DuoResp Spiromax 160/4.5 and DuoResp Spiromax 320/9 are therapeutically equivalent to Symbicort Turbohaler 200/6 and Symbicort Turbohaler 400/12, respectively.
Is budesonide generic for Symbicort?
In March 2022, the FDA approved the first generic for Symbicort: Breyna (budesonide/formoterol). It can be used to treat asthma and COPD.
Is budesonide and Symbicort the same?
SYMBICORT combines an inhaled corticosteroid medicine, budesonide (the same medicine found in PULMICORT FLEXHALER), and a long-acting beta2- agonist medicine (LABA), formoterol (the same medicine found in FORADIL AEROLIZER). Inhaled corticosteroids help to decrease inflammation in the lungs.
Is budesonide/formoterol a generic?
Yes. If you access Symbicort through insurance, your cost will depend on your insurance coverage. The new authorized generic is called budesonide/formoterol. The lowest GoodRx retail price for budesonide/formoterol is $139.43 for one 80 mcg/4.5 mcg inhaler.
What type of inhaler is a DuoResp Spiromax?
Spiromax is a breath actuated, inspiratory flow-driven inhaler, which means that the active substances are delivered into the airways when the patient inhales through the mouthpiece.
How much does DuoResp Spiromax cost?
DuoResp Spiromax 160micrograms/dose / 4.5micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler (Teva UK Ltd)
| Active ingredients | Size | Drug tariff price |
|---|---|---|
| Formoterol fumarate dihydrate 6 microgram per 1 dose Budesonide 200 microgram per 1 dose | 120 | £28.00 |
Is there an authorized generic for Symbicort?
Budesonide-formoterol fumarate dihydrate aerosol is the authorized generic of brand Symbicort®. It is a combination product containing a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of asthma in individuals 6 years of age and older.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Symbicort?
The generic version, which contains budesonide and formoterol, is equivalent to Symbicort. The generic version may also be a cheaper alternative to the brand name inhaler. Similar inhalers to Symbicort include Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol), Dulera (mometasone/formoterol), and Breo (fluticasone/vilanterol).
How much does generic Symbicort cost?
The cost for Symbicort inhalation aerosol (160 mcg-4.5 mcg/inh) is around $281 for a supply of 6 grams, depending on the pharmacy you visit….Inhalation Aerosol.
| Quantity | Per unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grams | $46.79 | $280.76 |
| 10.2 grams | $40.07 | $408.69 |
Is DuoResp Spiromax used for severe asthma?
What DuoResp Spiromax is used for? DuoResp Spiromax is inhaled into the lungs for the treatment of asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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