How to Save on Inhalers Using Copay Cards
Over 25 million Americans have asthma, a chronic disease that causes inflammation to the airways, making it hard to breathe. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
While there’s no cure for asthma, it can be managed with a variety of medications including inhalers. But inhalers can cost anywhere from $300 to $500. A copay card or savings card can help. Many makers of inhalers offer these cards to help people like you save money and get the medicine you need. Here’s how the cards work.
What are copay cards?
Copay cards go by a variety of names like copay coupons or savings cards, but they all work the same way. They help you save money by lowering your out-of-pocket costs for your inhalers. Some cards cover 100% of the cost while others require you to pay a small portion of the cost — a copay — like $15. You can learn more about copay cards here.
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Inhaler manufacturers that offer copay cards
The benefits of copay cards for inhalers vary from one drug maker to another. Here is a look at inhalers that offer copay cards, including general savings information, eligibility requirements, and program restrictions.
1) Asmanex HFA, Asmanex Twisthaler, Dulera
Merck — the maker of Asmanex HFA, Asmanex Twisthaler, and Dulera — offers a coupon card on its website. Click here to enroll in the program and activate the card.
General savings: You pay the first $15 of your out-of-pocket cost and the card will cover any costs above that, up to $90.
Eligibility requirements:
You must have private health insurance.
You cannot use the card if you don’t have insurance, or if you’re covered under:
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicare Part D
Medicare Advantage
TriCare
CHAMPUS
Puerto Rico Government Health Insurance Plan
You cannot use the card if you’re covered under any other state or federal medical or pharmaceutical assistance or benefit program.
Only U.S. and Puerto Rico residents can use the coupon.
The coupon can only be used at participating retail drug stores or mail-order pharmacies based in the U.S.
You must be 18 or older to use the coupon.
Restrictions:
You can use the card up to 12 times.
You can only use it once every 21 days.
You cannot combine the card with other offers, discounts, free trials, or a prescription savings card.
The coupon is not insurance.
Merck reserves the right to change or remove the offer at any time.
You may not sell, trade, or make a copy of the card.
You must disclose your savings to your insurer, health plan, or any third party who may reimburse any part of the cost of the filled prescription.
The offer will expire on December 31, 2021 or the day an A-rated generic is approved by the FDA.
2) Bevespi Aerosphere
The Bevespi Aerosphere inhaler is made by AstraZeneca. Follow this link to enroll and print your Zero-Pay savings card.
General savings: If you have insurance with no restrictions, the card will cover 100% of your out-of-pocket cost for a 30-, 60-, or 90-day supply (1 to 3 inhalers). If you pay cash for your prescriptions or your insurance does not cover the prescription, the card will save you up to $100 of your out-of-pocket cost for each inhaler, for up to 12 inhalers.
Eligibility requirements:
You must have commercial insurance (not private insurance) with a plan that does not cover the full cost of the prescription.
You are also eligible if you do not have insurance and typically pay the full cost of your prescriptions.
You cannot use the savings card if you have state or federal prescription insurance coverage including:
Medicare Part D
Medicaid
Medigap
Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
TriCare
Government-sponsored prescription program for retirees
You are not eligible if you qualify for Medicaid but are enrolled in a government-sponsored group waiver health plan.
Only U.S. and Puerto Rico residents may use the card.
You must be over 18.
Card restrictions:
The card is not health insurance.
You can use the card up to 12 times.
AstraZeneca reserves the right to change or remove the offer at any time.
You cannot combine the coupon with other savings offers.
You cannot share the card with another person.
3) Breo Ellipta
Sign up for the Breo Ellipta savings card by filling out this GlaxoSmithKline enrollment form.
General savings: If you have commercial insurance, you will save up to $100 a month and pay as little as $10 for a 30-day supply. If you don’t have insurance to cover the cost of the prescription, you will save up to $100 for each 30-day supply. You will be responsible for any remaining out-of-pocket cost.
Eligibility requirements:
You must have commercial insurance (not private insurance) with a plan that does not cover the full cost of the prescription.
You are also eligible if you do not have insurance and typically pay for the full cost of your prescriptions.
You cannot use the savings card if you have state or federal prescription insurance coverage including:
Medicare Part D
Medicaid
Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
TriCare
You are not eligible if you qualify for Medicaid but are enrolled in a government-sponsored group waiver health plan.
You are not eligible if you qualify for Medicare because you’re over 65.
You may not be enrolled in a federal or state prescription assistance program to use the card.
Only residents of the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories may use the card.
California and Massachusetts residents cannot use the coupon if the FDA approves of an AB-rated generic drug.
Card restrictions:
The card is not health insurance.
The offer expires on June 30, 2020.
You must present the coupon card to your pharmacist each month for up to 12 months.
The offer is valid for up to 12 uses and each 30-day supply is considered one use.
GlaxoSmithKline or McKesson reserve the right to change or remove the offer at any time.
You must report your savings to your health plan if required.
You may not sell, trade, or make a copy of the card.
You may not share the card with another person.
4) Pulmicort Flexhaler
Download AstraZeneca’s savings card for Pulmicort Flexhaler here.
General savings: If you have commercial health insurance, you pay $20 for a 30-day supply with a maximum savings of $50 per 30-day supply. If you pay cash for your prescriptions, you will save up to $50 on your out-of-pocket cost for a 30-day supply.
Eligibility:
You must have commercial health insurance (not private insurance) with a plan that does not cover the full cost of the prescription.
You are also eligible if you do not have insurance and typically pay for the full cost of your prescriptions.
You cannot use the savings card if you have state or federal prescription insurance coverage including:
Medicare Part D
Medicaid
Medigap
Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
TriCare
You are not eligible if you qualify for Medicare and are enrolled in an employer- sponsored group waiver health plan.
You are not eligible if you are enrolled in a government-subsidized prescription drug benefit program for retirees.
You may not use the card if you have insurance but want to be processed as uninsured.
You are not eligible if you are enrolled in a federal or state prescription assistance program.
Only U.S. and Puerto Rico residents may use the card.
Card restrictions:
You may use the offer 12 times. Each 30-day supply counts as one use.
AstraZeneca reserves the right to change or remove the offer at any time.
You may not combine the card with other offers.
Only one person can use the savings card.
5) QVAR RediHaler
Enroll in Teva’s savings card program for the QVAR RediHaler by visiting the patient website.
General savings: If you have commercial health insurance, you will pay as little as $15 for each of your next 12 fills through December 31, 2020. The manufacturer will pay up to $25 of your copay or cost-sharing cost per fill. You will be responsible for paying any additional cost above $40 for each fill. If you cash pay for your prescriptions, Teva will pay $25 on each of your next 25 fills.
Eligibility:
Only U.S. and Puerto Rico residents may use the card.
You cannot use the savings card if you have state or federal prescription insurance coverage including:
Medicare Part D
Medicaid
Medigap
Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
TriCare
You are not eligible if you qualify for Medicare but are enrolled in a group waiver health plan.
Card restrictions:
You may not combine the card with other offers.
You cannot share the savings card with other people.
The card is not health insurance.
The offer expires on Dec. 31, 2020.
Teva reserves the right to change or remove the offer at any time.
6) Symbicort
Use this link to sign up for the Symbicort savings card, offered by AstraZeneca.
General savings: If you’re eligible and have insurance with no restrictions, the card will cover 100% of your out-of-pocket cost for a 30-, 60-, or 90-day supply (1 to 3 inhalers) up to a maximum savings of $200 per inhaler. If you pay cash for your prescriptions or your insurance does not cover the prescription, the card will save you up to $100 of your out-of-pocket cost for each inhaler up to 12 inhalers.
Eligibility:
You must have commercial insurance (not private insurance) with a plan that does not cover the full cost of the prescription.
You are also eligible if you do not have insurance and typically pay for the full cost of your prescriptions.
You cannot use the savings card if you have state or federal prescription insurance coverage including:
Medicare Part D
Medicaid
Medigap
Veterans Affairs
Department of Defense
TriCare
You are not eligible if you qualify for Medicare but are enrolled in a group waiver health plan.
Only U.S. and Puerto Rico residents may use the card.
Card restrictions:
The card is not insurance.
You can use the card up to 12 times. Each inhaler counts as one use.
AstraZeneca reserves the right to change or remove the offer at any time.
You cannot combine the coupon with other savings offers.
You cannot share the card with another person.
Additional inhaler savings opportunities
If using a copay card to save on your inhaler is not an option for you, here are some other options:
Talk to your doctor about an inhaler that has a generic. In recent years, as patents have worn off, more and more inhalers have gone generic. Fluticasone/salmeterol (AirDuo), and albuterol are two of the more popular inhalers that have gone generic recently.
If you have insurance, make sure your brand is on your formulary. The majority of plans do offer preferred coverage for some inhalers, but if for some reason your plan doesn’t cover your preferred inhaler, talk to your doctor about submitting an appeal.
Use a GoodRx coupon. GoodRx offers discounts for all FDA approved inhalers online. A discount can save you up to 80% on your out of pocket cost. Every little bit helps!
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