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)
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: $200/mo at most pharmacies
- GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings
How to Enroll
Symbicort Savings Card
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program
- Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks
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
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