budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
Used for Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma
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Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
*You can pay as little as $0 per fill using Drug Coupons or Patient Assistance Programs. Subject to applicability & eligibility requirements.
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budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate key facts
What dosages is budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate available in?
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is available as a metered dose inhaler containing a combination of budesonide (160 mcg), glycopyrrolate (9 mcg), and formoterol fumarate (4.8 mcg) per inhalation.
What is budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate used for?
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is a IC/ LAMA/LABA that is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How does budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate work?
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is a combination of three medications used for COPD that work together to relax and open up the airways in your lungs so you can breathe more easily.
- Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid (IC). It lowers inflammation (swelling) in your lungs, which helps control COPD symptoms
- Glycopyrrolate is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA). In your lungs, the medication blocks the activity of a natural chemical in your body called acetylcholine. This helps open up your airways, which helps you breathe easier
- Formoterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA). It helps relax the muscles in your airways and make it easier to breathe
How do I take budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate?
The typical dose of budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is 2 inhalations (or puffs) by mouth twice daily (taken as 2 puffs in the morning and 2 puffs in the evening).
Is it safe for me to take budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate?
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a hypersensitivity to budesonide, glycopyrrolate, formoterol fumarate, or to any
of the excipients.
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate Common Side Effects
Common side effects of budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate:
- Upper respiratory tract infection (common cold, runny nose)
- Pneumonia
- Back pain
- Oral thrush
- Flu
- Muscle spasms
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Cough
- Sinus infection
- Diarrhea
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Breathing problems: sudden shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing
- Overdose: heart attack, chest pain, fast or abnormal heart rate, dizziness, anxiety, headache, tremor, dry mouth, muscle spasms, nausea, tiredness, hard time sleeping (insomnia)
- Allergic reactions: hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, rash, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis (type of allergic reaction)
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
The following medications may interact with budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate:
- Strong cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir): Use with caution
- May cause systemic corticosteroid effects
- Other adrenergic drugs may potentiate effect: Use with caution
- Diuretics, xanthine derivatives or steroids may potentiate hypokalemia or ECG changes. Use with caution
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants: Use with extreme caution. May potentiate effect of formoterol fumarate on cardiovascular system
- Beta-blockers: Use with caution. May block bronchodilatory effects of beta-agonists and produce severe bronchospasm
- Anticholinergics: May interact additively with concomitantly used anticholinergic medications. Avoid administration of budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate with other anticholinergic-containing drugs
Who makes budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant while taking budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate. You and your healthcare provider will decide if you should take budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate while you are pregnant.
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How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate prescription?
After you create a FREE account with NowPatient, you will have access to 4 programs that can help lower the cost of your budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate prescription
Applicability to each program will be dependent on your insurance status.
How do the NowPatient budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate savings programs work?
After you have created your FREE account with NowPatient, you can access the various programs from your account dashboard. Each program has clear instructions on how to check your eligibility. You can see how the process works by clicking on the feature link below and seeing the ‘How it works’ steps.
Drug Coupon and Patient Assistance Programs require an eligibility quiz to be completed.
Are the NowPatient budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?
No. Each program has its own eligibility and applicability requirements. The table below shows if a program is available to you, based on your insurance status.
| Rx Advantage Card* for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate | Canadian Prescription Savings* for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate | budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate Drug Coupon* | budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate Patient Assistance Program* | |
| Insured (federal, state or government) | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Insured (Commercial or Private) | Available | Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Uninsured | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage | Available | Available | Not Available | Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
*This is not insurance.
Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate?
No. Each program has applicability requirements. Please see below
| Rx Advantage Card* for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate | Canadian Prescription Savings* for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate | budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate Drug Coupon* | budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate Patient Assistance Program* | |
| Brand | Yes | Yes | Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company | Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company |
| Generic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
*This is not insurance.
If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?
If you are insured with Medicare and the budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate drug savings options are not applicable to you and still remain unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
The government site is easy to use and after you have selected your state, it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
People who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid are called ‘dual eligibles’.
If you are denied Medicaid for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate, and you are still unable to afford your copay or co-insurance element (for example if you are in the coverage gap or Donut Hole) then you may be eligible for a federal support program like Low Income Subsidy. To be eligible for Low Income Subsidy, you need to be a resident in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. You can check eligibility online at SSA Medicare D Extra Help. You can also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If you are uninsured or underinsured (for example, budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is not covered by your plan) and the drug savings options are not applicable or still unaffordable, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
If you are denied and all else fails, and if you have been prescribed budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate for an FDA-approved indication, you can call the pharmaceutical company to see if they have any other assistance programs.
I am commercially or privately insured and none of the budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?
If your medication is not covered by your plan, you can appeal your insurance company’s decision. Sometimes, a formal appeal can result in the drug being covered if it is deemed medically necessary.
If you cannot afford your copay contribution, then you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following the instructions at HealthCare.gov.
However, being privately insured might complicate your eligibility for Medicaid, as having private insurance may be considered in the financial eligibility assessment.
The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. If you qualify, state Medicaid may cover the full cost of your medication.
If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay contributions?
If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:
1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
If you are having trouble paying for your budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:
- Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
- budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
- You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
- You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
- If budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications
You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.
2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
If you are having trouble paying for your budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You live in and are being treated in the United States
- You are insured and your plan covers budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
- If budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications
You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.
3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You must be currently insured and have coverage for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
- You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
- Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
- Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.
You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.
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