WHERE TO FIND THE BEST PRICING FOR INHALERS IF YOU ARE ON MEDICARE

WHERE TO FIND THE BEST PRICING FOR INHALERS IF YOU ARE ON MEDICARE

Michael T. Braden                            October 24, 2026                   MEDICARE NEWS

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE BEST PRICING FOR YOUR PRESCRIPTION INHALERS IF YOU ARE ON MEDICARE

Photo of Braden Medicare Insurance's Poster Of A Female Medicare beneficiary using an Albuterol Inhaler

Many Medicare beneficiaries feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to finding affordable medications, even if they have Medicare Drug coverage through a stand-alone Medicare Part D PDP (Prescription Drug Plan) or a Medicare Advantage plan that includes drug coverage (MAPD plan).

Before you turn 65, almost anyone can apply for and use almost any Discount Card from any drug manufacturer, but once you turn 65, you can't have discount drug cards because you are enrolled in Medicare. So, most Seniors with Medicare believe they are stuck paying the prices listed in the formularies (the list of medications offered or covered by their Medicare Prescription Drug Plans). If their prescription isn't on that list, they often have to pay higher prices for relief.  For many of our neighbors, these prices can be too much for a fixed budget, so they often go without.

Picture of Braden Medicare Insurance's Poster Showing Images of Popular Combination Inhalers Used by Seniors

In the past, many turned to GOOD RX, SINGLE CARE, BUZZ RX, or other discount Prescription Drug Cards, but even then, many medications aren't covered.  In this article, I want to share some other options that many people on Medicare simply aren't aware of.

As an independent Medicare broker, I compare prices daily for my clients, and I have found that, for whatever reason, most insurance companies don't seem to cover many of the most common inhalers for people with Bronchitis, asthma, or COPD. Today, I want to educate seniors prescribed inhalers on where they can find alternative sources available to Medicare recipients.

GoodRx used to be a great option, but in 2026 they began offering a deeper discount if you buy a “Companion” plan.  They charge an additional $9.95 subscription to ensure you can access the lowest prices for your medications.  The only problem with this model is that it can cost you an additional $119.40 a year for a Companion Subscription, yet that doesn’t pay for your medications at all.

USING TRUMP RX

On the government's website (www.trumprx.gov), you can find a selection of inhalers that cost less than most Medicare beneficiaries pay through their Medicare Part D Drug Plan.  I have listed these below so you can compare them with what your plan charges; if you can save money, use this website to stay healthy without breaking the bank.

Picture of Braden Medicare Insurance's Poster Showing Images of SABA Inhalers Used by Seniors with Asthma

INHALERS AVAILABLE ON TRUMP RX

·       HFA ProAir Ventolin Inhalers are $15

·       Albuterol Sulfate Inhalers starting at $12.66

·       Fluticasone-Salmeterol Advair Inhalers starting at $55.37

·       Fluticasone Propionate (Generic Flovent) HFA Inhalers starting at $135.83

·       Fluticasone Furoate-Vilanterol (Generic Breo)starting at $226.62

·       Arnuity Ellipta starting at $102.98

·       Azelastine-Fluticasone (Generic Dymista) starting at $53.82

·       Bevespi starting at $50.65

·       Anoro Ellipta starting at $247.94

·       Striverdi Respimat Inhaler starting at $35.00

·       Airsupra Inhaler starting at $156.63

·       Incruse Ellipta starting at $159.20

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO CHECK

Check whether your state's Pharmaceutical Discount Card can, at times, offer lower prices for your needed Medications that can save you money over what you pay with your Medicare Part D coverage.

COST PLUS DRUGS

Mark Cuban’s company in Dallas carries many medications and ships them directly to your door for $5.00.

PRESCRIPTION HOPE

Prescription Hope used to be out of Ohio, but they moved to Florida a few years ago. They offer many Brand-Name Medications for a flat $50 per month.  They do have some pretty strict income requirements to qualify, but if you do, Prescription Hope is a wonderful resource.

MARLEY DRUGS

Marley Drugs has been around for years. They are a pharmacy based in North Carolina that may have lower prices on some medications than what you may be seeing from your Medicare Part D Drug Plan.  They aren't always cheaper, but they are a resource worth

sharing.

AVOID ONLINE PHARMACIES WHENEVER POSSIBLE

Many online pharmacies, such as Canadian Pharmacies, Indian Pharmacies, etc., are unreliable and unregulated. They mainly focus on generic equivalents of brand-name medications that are not available in the US. These can even be outlets that Drug Cartel organizations use.  The bottom line is you need to compare costs, we all do, but no one should ever put their healthcare in jeopardy by relying on non-proven generics or other medications that have not received FDA approval.  If you do not believe me, ask your doctor, and they will tell you the same thing.

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO

One of my passions is to implore every Medicare Beneficiary to write and call their Congressional and Senate representatives and tell them that it is unfair for seniors to have to pay higher prices for medications in retirement than they did when they were still working. 

Tell your Congressmen and Congresswomen and your Senators that they have the power to enact legislation to protect seniors. Ask them to end the stipulation by Drug Manufacturers that if you are a Medicare Beneficiary, you cannot participate in their Manufacturer Discount Cards/Discount Programs.  They hide behind this rule, assuming that because Medicare Insurers receive incentives/subsidies from the government, Medicare prices are lower.

This is not true, and it is discrimination against those 65 and over who are not having access to the same medications, often life-altering medications that their neighbors and co-workers have access to.  What is the difference between being 64 and 65 anyway?

Picture ofBraden Medicare Insurance's Poster of a Medicare Beneficiary meeting with his doctor and being instructed how to use a Ventolin Rescue Inhaler.

WRAPPING THINGS UP

We hope you found your article about other ways you can save on your prescribed inhalers, whether you are on Medicare, Medicaid, or have a Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage plan.  Seniors in the United States should not have to pay higher prices for their medications than anyone else does.

If you ever feel stuck or lost, contact your Medicare Broker and ask if there is anything you can do to find lower prices for Prescription Medications.   Let your Medicare Broker do the heavy lifting for you; that is what we do, 24/7.

If you are not sure how to find a local independent Medicare Broker near you, Michael Braden, the owner of Braden Medicare Insurance Services, invites you to email him directly at mike@bradenmedicare.com or call him directly at (480) 225-1393.

If you do not have a broker, please utilize the free  Medicare Plan Finder tool on the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov.

You can also call Medicare directly with questions at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)—or visit the Medicare.gov website to start a live chat.