Breztri

Introduction

Written by Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH
Medically reviewed by Paul Hetrick, PharmD
Updated on July 5, 2024

Breztri Aerosphere is a brand-name inhaler medication that’s prescribed for the treatment of COPD in adults. It’s not available in a generic version. The cost of Breztri Aerosphere with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon. 

Read on to learn about Breztri Aerosphere and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Breztri Aerosphere, including its uses, refer to this overview article. 

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Cost of Breztri Aerosphere

Like other medications, the cost of Breztri Aerosphere can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the amount prescribed

To find out how much Breztri Aerosphere costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, see the “Coupons for Breztri Aerosphere” section.

Coupons for Breztri Aerosphere

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Breztri Aerosphere. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Insurance and other considerations for Breztri Aerosphere

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

• Prior authorization: If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of Breztri Aerosphere. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Breztri Aerosphere. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin using it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• A 3-month supply: If you’re using Breztri Aerosphere long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.
• Savings accounts: If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA), you can likely use funds from these accounts to pay for your prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications. HSA and FSA plans help people save money by using pretax dollars to pay for eligible healthcare expenses, such as prescription and OTC drugs. To learn more about whether you’re eligible for these savings accounts and how to use them, talk with your insurance provider or employer.

If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.

Brand names vs. generics

Breztri Aerosphere is a brand-name medication. It’s not available in a generic version.

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. (An active ingredient is what makes a medication work.) The active ingredients of Breztri Aerosphere are budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate.

Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about generic and brand-name medications.

Why costs are different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.

Makers of a brand-name drug can patent and sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions.

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active ingredients as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Common questions about Breztri Aerosphere and cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Breztri Aerosphere.

How much will my Breztri Aerosphere prescription cost?

The cost of Breztri Aerosphere depends on several factors, including the insurance plan you have and the pharmacy you choose. Also, if you have insurance, you may have a higher copay for brand-name drugs like Breztri Aerosphere compared with your copay for generic drugs that may be available to treat your condition.

Prescription drug coupons could help lower your cost of Breztri Aerosphere. See the “Coupons” section to learn more.

Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider to learn more about your options to lower your cost of Breztri Aerosphere.

Is Breztri Aerosphere covered by Medicare?

It depends on your Medicare drug plan. Each Medicare plan has its own drug list, also called a formulary. If Breztri Aerosphere is not on your plan’s drug list, a different medication may be available to treat your condition. 

If your drug plan does cover Breztri Aerosphere, the cost may differ based on your Medicare plan and whether you have paid your deductible for the year. Other factors that may affect your cost include which pharmacy you use and whether you get a 90-day supply.

If you’d like to know more about whether Breztri Aerosphere is covered by Medicare, talk with your insurance provider, doctor, or pharmacist. 

How does the cost of Breztri Aerosphere compare with the cost of Trelegy Ellipta?

The cost of Breztri Aerosphere and Trelegy Ellipta depends on various factors, including insurance coverage, the pharmacy you use, and whether you get a 30-day or 90-day supply of the drug. 

Both inhalers are used to treat COPD. The active ingredients of Trelegy Ellipta are different than the active ingredients of Breztri Aerosphere. It’s important to discuss with your doctor which option may be best for you.

To find out the costs of Breztri Aerosphere and Trelegy Ellipta for your specific situation, contact your insurance provider or pharmacy. 

Resources

• Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) inhalation aerosol, for oral inhalation use. (2022). https://den8dhaj6zs0e.cloudfront.net/50fd68b9-106b-4550-b5d0-12b045f8b184/9d44f9af-438a-448b-bb5c-dae506e17e49/9d44f9af-438a-448b-bb5c-dae506e17e49_viewable_rendition__v.pdf
• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm

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