Airsupra (albuterol/budesonide) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat and prevent asthma attacks in adults. Airsupra’s cost may depend on factors such as whether you have health insurance and the pharmacy you use.
The price you pay for Airsupra can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the pharmacy you use.
To find out how much you’ll pay for Airsupra, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or look below in the next section to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.
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Airsupra only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication but tends to cost less.
Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug exclusively for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.
If you use Airsupra long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:
Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Airsupra if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Airsupra. If you’re interested in a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Airsupra. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of Airsupra through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
There’s no Airsupra coupon from the manufacturer. However, there’s an Airsupra savings card available to save you on the medication cost if you qualify.
If you need help paying for Airsupra, check out these resources:
On these pages, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.
If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Airsupra and cost.
How do the costs of Airsupra and albuterol compare?
The cost of Airsupra (albuterol/budesonide) compared with the cost of albuterol can depend on several factors.
Airsupra is a brand-name medication, while albuterol is a generic. This may affect the cost, particularly if you don’t have health insurance. Brand-name drugs typically cost more than generics.
Other factors that may affect your cost include:
- whether there are any savings programs available for the drug you’re prescribed
- the form of albuterol you’re prescribed
- the quantity of the drug you receive (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)
- the pharmacy you use
If you have questions about the cost of Airsupra versus albuterol, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one). Your doctor will prescribe the drug that’s best for you. They can share more details on treatment costs based on your specific situation.
What’s the cost of Airsupra without insurance vs. with insurance?
The cost of Airsupra without insurance versus with insurance can vary based on several factors.
Some factors that may affect your cost of Airsupra without insurance include:
- your treatment plan and dosage
- the pharmacy you choose
- the quantity of Airsupra you receive (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)
- any savings programs you qualify for
The same factors affect your cost of the drug if you’re paying through insurance. But in addition, your cost with insurance may depend on:
- your specific plan benefits
- any prior authorization requirements for your plan (see the “Prior authorization” section below to learn more)
To find out more about your cost with and without insurance, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).
Whether you have insurance or not, you can visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for Airsupra when you use coupons from the site. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.) It’s important to note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.
If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover Airsupra. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Airsupra in regard to your treatment. Then, the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Airsupra requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.
Be sure to ask your insurance company whether Airsupra requires prior authorization.
Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.