Symbicort costs $92 to $296 an inhaler without insurance in 2026
Symbicort costs $92 to $296 an inhaler without insurance in 2026. The brand and the generic budesonide-formoterol are priced differently. GoodRx lists the generic from $92.01 at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy to $236.67 at Kroger. SingleCare lists the average retail price at $482.02 for the 160 mcg inhaler. Size, strength, and the pharmacy move the price the most. Ask your pharmacist to compare a cash price, a discount card, and a savings card before you pay.
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 cash prices from $92.01 at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy to $236.67 at Kroger, and a list price of $166.42. |
| Drugs.com | Drugs.com lists Symbicort 160 mcg at $163.41 for 6 g and $236.75 for 10.2 g, and 80 mcg at $143.09 for 6.9 g and $208.11 for 10.2 g. |
| SingleCare | SingleCare lists an average retail price of $482.02 and discount card prices for the 160 mcg inhaler from $156.05 at CVS to $296.00 at Kroger. |
Symbicort price by way to pay (one inhaler)
| Way to pay | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cash price, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy | $92.01 | GoodRx |
| Cash price, CVS | $108.14 | GoodRx |
| Cash price, Walmart | $221.64 | GoodRx |
| List price | $166.42 | GoodRx |
| Brand 80 mcg, 6.9 g | $143.09 | Drugs.com |
| Brand 160 mcg, 10.2 g | $236.75 | Drugs.com |
| SingleCare card, 80 mcg, CVS | $156.05 | SingleCare |
| Average retail, 160 mcg, 10.2 g | $482.02 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Brand or generic | GoodRx points to the generic budesonide-formoterol and Breyna. Their cash prices start at $92.01. Ask if a generic is right for you. |
| Pharmacy | GoodRx lists $92.01 at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and $236.67 at Kroger. The spread is more than $140 for the same type of drug. |
| Inhaler size | Drugs.com lists the 80 mcg inhaler at $143.09 for 6.9 g and $208.11 for 10.2 g. A larger inhaler costs more. |
| Strength | Drugs.com lists the 160 mcg inhaler at $163.41 for 6 g and $236.75 for 10.2 g. The higher strength costs more than the 80 mcg one. |
| Discount card or retail price | SingleCare lists a $482.02 average retail price. Its card prices run $156.05 to $296.00. Always compare before you pay. |
What the price includes
The price covers one inhaler with a set number of puffs, such as 120 inhalations for the 10.2 g size. It does not cover the doctor visit, a spacer, or a lung test. Prices are cash prices and change by store. A coupon price may not work with insurance. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Does insurance cover it
Many health plans cover Symbicort or a generic budesonide-formoterol inhaler, often with a copay. Some plans prefer one product and ask you to try it first. Medicare Part D plans may cover it too, and your cost depends on the plan tier. A savings card may help if you have commercial insurance. GoodRx says the Breyna card can bring the price to $20 for 30 days. Cash discount cards and insurance do not always work together, so ask your pharmacist to run both.
How to judge your quote
- Is the quote for brand Symbicort or a generic?
- Does it name the strength, 80 or 160 mcg?
- Does it name the inhaler size and number of puffs?
- Did you compare a card price at three pharmacies?
- Compare the total with the range above: $92 to $296 per inhaler for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Ask your doctor about generic budesonide-formoterol or Breyna. GoodRx lists cash prices from $92.01 for these.
- Compare at least three pharmacies. GoodRx shows $92.01 at Walgreens Specialty and $108.14 at CVS. Other stores list over $200.
- Use a manufacturer savings card if you have commercial insurance. GoodRx says Breyna can cost as little as $20 per 30 day supply, with a $360 yearly cap.
- Try a discount card. SingleCare lists the 80 mcg inhaler at $156.05 at CVS, far below its $482.02 average retail price.
- Ask if the smaller inhaler size fits your dose. Drugs.com lists 6 g at $163.41 and 10.2 g at $236.75 for the 160 mcg strength.
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 does Symbicort cost without insurance?
Cash prices run about $92 to $296 an inhaler. The average retail price is $482.02 per SingleCare. A card or generic can cut that.
Is there a generic Symbicort?
Yes. Drugs.com says a generic is available. GoodRx lists generic cash prices from $92.01.
What is the cheapest pharmacy for Symbicort?
GoodRx lists Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy at $92.01 and CVS at $108.14. Other stores on that page list $187.11 to $236.67.
Is there a copay card?
GoodRx says the Breyna card can lower the price to $20 per 30 day supply for those with commercial insurance. The yearly savings cap is $360.
Does inhaler size change the price?
Yes. Drugs.com lists the 80 mcg inhaler at $143.09 for 6.9 g and $208.11 for 10.2 g.