An albuterol inhaler costs $15 to $100 without insurance in 2026
An albuterol inhaler costs $15 to $100 without insurance in 2026. The price depends on the pharmacy, the inhaler size, and whether you use a coupon. GoodRx lists $19.45 to $28.23 for one HFA inhaler. SingleCare shows a low of $19.00, while its average retail price is $100.15. Drugs.com lists $59.46 for an 18 gram Ventolin HFA inhaler. A coupon often cuts the price by more than half.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| GoodRx | GoodRx lists $19.45 for a 6.7 g inhaler and $28.23 for an 18 g inhaler, with retail prices of $42.10 and $38.31, and $15.00 at Walmart. |
| Drugs.com | Drugs.com lists generic albuterol 90 mcg inhaler from $59.46 for 18 grams. |
| SingleCare | SingleCare lists a lowest coupon price of $19.00 and an average retail price of $100.15 for one inhaler. |
Albuterol HFA inhaler price by way to pay
| Way to pay | Price per inhaler | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Retail price, 6.7 g inhaler | $42.10 | GoodRx |
| GoodRx price, 6.7 g inhaler | $19.45 | GoodRx |
| GoodRx price, 18 g inhaler | $28.23 | GoodRx |
| GoodRx price at Walmart | $15.00 | GoodRx |
| Brand Ventolin HFA, 18 g | $59.46 | Drugs.com |
| SingleCare lowest coupon price | $19.00 | SingleCare |
| SingleCare coupon at Walmart | $21.02 | SingleCare |
| SingleCare average retail price | $100.15 | SingleCare |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Coupon or retail | Retail prices run high. SingleCare lists an average retail price of $100.15, but its coupon prices start at $19.00 for the same kind of inhaler. |
| Pharmacy | Stores set their own prices. SingleCare shows $21.02 at Walmart and $31.48 at CVS with its coupon, and GoodRx shows $15.00 at Walmart. |
| Inhaler size | GoodRx lists $19.45 for a 6.7 gram inhaler and $28.23 for an 18 gram inhaler, so a bigger canister costs more. |
| Brand name | Ventolin HFA is a brand. Drugs.com lists $59.46 for an 18 gram Ventolin HFA, which is higher than the coupon prices for generic inhalers. |
| Membership | GoodRx Companion can bring the price down to $15.00 at some stores. Prices change often, so check the same day you buy. |
What the price includes
The price covers one inhaler, usually 200 puffs of 90 mcg. It does not cover the doctor visit or the prescription itself. Some people also buy a spacer, which costs extra. Pharmacy fees and taxes can add a small amount to the total.
Does insurance cover it
Many health plans cover albuterol inhalers, and the copay is often small. Your price depends on your plan and its drug list. Sometimes a coupon price is lower than your copay, so check both before you pay. Drugs.com says it could not find any manufacturer promotions or patient assistance programs for albuterol. A free discount card works with no insurance at all. Ask your pharmacist to run both prices, then pick the lower one. If you pay cash through a card, tell your plan, since some plans let you send the receipt.
How to judge your quote
- Ask for the cash price and the coupon price before you pay.
- Check the size of the inhaler and the number of puffs.
- Ask if a generic is in stock, not just the brand name.
- Compare two pharmacies, because prices differ by store.
- Compare the total with the range above: $15 to $100 per inhaler for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Use a coupon card from GoodRx or SingleCare. The coupon prices were $19.00 to $28.23, against $100.15 average retail on SingleCare.
- Check Walmart first. GoodRx lists $15.00 for albuterol at Walmart, and SingleCare lists $21.02 there.
- Ask your doctor if a generic inhaler works for you. Drugs.com lists $59.46 for the brand Ventolin HFA, which is more than coupon prices.
- Price check two or three pharmacies by phone or app. SingleCare prices ranged from $19.00 to $31.48 across big stores.
- Join a free discount program such as GoodRx Companion or the Drugs.com card, which says it can save up to 80%.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from GoodRx, Drugs.com and SingleCare. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much is an albuterol inhaler without insurance?
Most coupon prices run $15 to $32. GoodRx lists $19.45 to $28.23 and SingleCare lists $19.00 to $31.48. Retail can be much higher.
Is Walmart the cheapest place?
Often it is a good start. GoodRx lists $15.00 at Walmart and SingleCare lists $21.02. Check other stores too, because prices change.
Why is retail so much higher than the coupon price?
Retail is the list price before any discount card. SingleCare lists $100.15 on average, against $19.00 with its coupon.
Is brand Ventolin more expensive?
Drugs.com lists $59.46 for an 18 gram Ventolin HFA. That is more than the coupon prices of $19.00 to $28.23 from GoodRx and SingleCare.
Do I need a coupon to use it?
No sign up fee is needed to use a free card. SingleCare says its card is free to join and needs no insurance.