Condition guide
Lungs: asthma and COPD: every way to pay less
AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim and GSK cap their inhalers at $35 a month for people with private insurance or no insurance. These caps don’t apply on Medicare, where Extra Help is the main route.
| Medication | Generic name | Status | Main program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advair | fluticasone and salmeterol | Generic available | GSK Patient Assistance Program |
| Breo Ellipta | fluticasone and vilanterol | No generic yet · Medicare price cut 2027 | GSK Patient Assistance Program |
| Breztri | budesonide, glycopyrrolate and formoterol | No generic yet | AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program |
| Ofev | nintedanib | No generic yet · Medicare price cut 2027 | Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program |
| Spiriva | tiotropium | No generic yet | Boehringer Cares Patient Assistance Program |
| Symbicort | budesonide and formoterol | Generic available | AZ&Me Prescription Savings Program |
| Trelegy Ellipta | fluticasone, umeclidinium and vilanterol | No generic yet · Medicare price cut 2027 | GSK Patient Assistance Program |
| Xolair | omalizumab | No generic yet | Search the Medicine Assistance Tool |
Common questions
What’s the cheapest way to get asthma and copd medication?
It depends on the drug and how you pay. Check whether a generic or biosimilar exists first, then the maker’s assistance program. On Medicare, look at Extra Help. Each guide below shows the best starting point for your situation.
Can I use a copay card with Medicare?
No. Federal law bars drugmaker copay cards for Medicare, Medicaid, VA and TRICARE. Extra Help, charity foundations and drugmaker free-drug programs can still help.
Don’t see your medication? Look up any drug. Last checked October 1, 2026.
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