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Advair Diskus

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Generic availableAsthma/COPDby GlaxoSmithKline
$159.00
avg cost per claim
-18.9% year-over-year
$678.0M
Medicare Spending
4,260,000
Total Claims
560,000
Beneficiaries
$1,211.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Advair Diskus Costs $159.00 Per Claim

Advair Diskus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) is used to treat asthma/copd. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $678.0M on this drug, covering 560,000 beneficiaries across 4,260,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Fluticasone/Salmeterol or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on Advair Diskus decreased by 18.9% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$159.00
Avg annual cost per patient$1,211.00
Total Medicare spending$678.0M
Total claims4,260,000
Beneficiaries560,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Advair Diskus
Generic Name
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Active Ingredient
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Asthma/COPD
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Advair Diskus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) costs an average of $159.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $1,211.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Advair Diskus (Fluticasone/Salmeterol) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Fluticasone/Salmeterol.

Medicare Part D spent $678.0M on Advair Diskus, covering 560,000 beneficiaries across 4,260,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Fluticasone/Salmeterol, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.