Serevent
Serevent is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for conditions including asthma in adults and some children. Serevent isn’t available in a generic version. The cost of Serevent with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Serevent is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for conditions including asthma in adults and some children. Serevent isn’t available in a generic version. The cost of Serevent with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
- Brand
- • Aerosol Powder, Breath Activated
- • 60 of 50mcg/dose
- • 1 Inhaler
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Intro
Introduction
Written by Jen Seabright, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Brittany A. Duke, PharmD, RPh
Updated on January 5, 2024
Serevent is a brand-name medication that’s prescribed for conditions including asthma in adults and some children. Serevent isn’t available in a generic version. The cost of Serevent with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Serevent to:
- treat asthma in adults and children ages 4 years and older. For this use, Serevent is prescribed along with an inhaled corticosteroid.
- prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in adults and children ages 4 years and older
- treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults
Read on to learn about Serevent and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about Serevent, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Cost
Cost of Serevent
Like other medications, the cost of Serevent can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:
- your insurance plan, if you have coverage
- the pharmacy you use
To find out how much Serevent 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, read the “Coupons for Serevent” section.
Coupons
Coupons for Serevent
Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Serevent. 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
Insurance and other considerations for Serevent
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 Serevent. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for Serevent. 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 Serevent 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 can 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
Brand-names vs. generics
Serevent 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.)
Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.
FAQ
Common questions about Serevent and cost
Here are some common questions and answers about Serevent.
How does the cost of Serevent compare with the cost of other similar drugs, such as Advair?
Like Serevent, Advair is an inhaler that contains salmeterol and is used to treat asthma and COPD. Advair also contains the drug fluticasone, which is an inhaled steroid.
If you have insurance and want to know your cost of these drugs, contact your plan representative. If you don’t have insurance, you can talk with your pharmacist about the cost.
To learn more about which drug is best for you, talk with your doctor.
Why are costs 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 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. 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.)
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.
What to ask
What to ask about Serevent
This article provides cost information related to Serevent. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for Serevent.
If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.
Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:
- Will the quantity of Serevent my doctor prescribes affect my cost?
- Are there any lower cost medications available to treat my condition?
- What options do I have if I can’t afford my medication?
Resources
Resources
- Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
- Serevent Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder), for oral inhalation use. (2019). https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/020692s047lbl.pdf
Disclaimer: Optum Perks 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.
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