\nUninsured patients can seek financial relief through manufacturer assistance programs, discount cards, exploring lower-cost pharmacies, considering insurance, Medicaid, Medicare Extra Help, or discussing cheaper medication alternatives with their healthcare provider.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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<\/label>Spiriva Handihaler (tiotropium bromide) is a brand-name prescription drug used as a maintenance treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (<\/span>COPD<\/span>), a group of lung diseases that include chronic <\/span>bronchitis<\/span> and <\/span>emphysema<\/span>. Spiriva Handihaler helps to prevent COPD exacerbations and bronchospasms. As an <\/span>anticholinergic<\/span> bronchodilator<\/span>, tiotropium blocks a chemical that causes airways to tighten and narrow. Common side effects include dry mouth, sore throat, chest pain, muscle aches, abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, sinus infections, and allergic reactions. There are no generic or over-the-counter versions of Spiriva, so people without insurance may find the price higher than other drugs.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat is the brand name\/generic for Spiriva Handihaler?<\/span><\/h2>\nSpiriva Handihaler<\/span> can only be purchased as a brand-name drug. No generic versions are on the market yet.<\/span><\/p>\nIs Spiriva Handihaler covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\nHealth insurance and Medicare prescription drug plans usually cover Spiriva Handihaler and Spiriva Respimat inhalation powder. Some insurance plans may apply restrictions. Both Spiriva products are typically grouped under higher-<\/span>copay<\/span> brand-name drug tiers. However, the final out-of-pocket cost for Spiriva will also depend on insurance plan policies such as <\/span>co-insurance<\/span> and <\/span>coverage gaps<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\nHow much does Spiriva Handihaler cost without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\nThe average retail price for 30, 18 mcg capsules of Spiriva Handihaler is $630. Remember: each capsule is inserted into the Handihaler device for inhalation. Only one inhalation is required each day. So 30 capsules will last 30 days. If you do the calculation, each day\u2019s dose costs about $21 for cash-paying patients. As a long-term treatment, Spiriva Handihaler will add up to an average annual cost of nearly $8,000.<\/span><\/p>\nUninsured<\/span> patients cannot purchase generic Spiriva even though tiotropium has been off-patent for several years. One cost-saving solution is to consider other inhaled anticholinergics, including <\/span>Tudorza Pressair<\/span> (aclidinium) and <\/span>Incruse Ellipta<\/span> (umeclidinium bromide). Unfortunately, both are only available as brand-name prescription medications that cost about the same as Spiriva.<\/span><\/p>\nAnother way to reduce the cost of COPD maintenance treatment is to switch to <\/span>inhaled corticosteroid<\/span>s<\/span>, drugs that can be purchased in generic versions. They, too, are FDA-approved to prevent COPD flare-ups. Unfortunately, they are different than anticholinergics. They work differently, may not be as effective, and side effects will differ.<\/span><\/p>\nAnother possible source of savings is purchasing combination inhalers. Taking two maintenance drugs to prevent COPD flare-ups is common. An anticholinergic like tiotropium or an inhaled corticosteroid is also prescribed with a long-acting beta agonist. These can be combined in one inhaler like <\/span>Symbicort<\/span> (budesonide-formoterol). A combination inhaler is sometimes less expensive than buying both separately.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nSpiriva Handihaler<\/td>\n $633 per 30, 18 mcg capsules<\/td>\n $346 per 30, 18 mcg capsules of brand-name Spiriva Handihaler<\/td>\n See latest prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSpiriva Respimat<\/td>\n $619 per 1, 4 gm of 2.5 mcg\/act inhaler<\/td>\n $408 per 1, 4 gm of 2.5 mcg\/act inhaler of brand-name Spiriva Respimat<\/td>\n See latest prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStiolto Respimat<\/td>\n $600 per 1, 4 gm of 2.5-2.5 mcg\/act inhaler<\/td>\n $370 per 1, 4 gm of 2.5-2.5 mcg\/act inhaler of brand-name Stiolto Respimat<\/td>\n See latest prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAdvair Diskus<\/td>\n $537 per 1, 60 blisters of 250 mcg\/50 mcg inhaler<\/td>\n $97 per 1, 60 blisters of 250 mcg\/50 mcg inhaler of brand-name Advair Diskus<\/td>\n See latest prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTrelegy Ellipta<\/td>\n $885 per 1, 60 blisters of 100 mcg\/62.5 mcg\/25 mcg inhaler<\/td>\n $517 per 1, 60 blisters of 100 mcg\/62.5 mcg\/25 mcg inhaler of brand-name Trelegy Ellipta<\/td>\n See latest prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nBreztri Aerosphere<\/td>\n $809 per 1, 10.7 gm of 160-9-4.8 mcg\/act inhaler<\/td>\n $521 per 1, 10.7 gm of 160-9-4.8 mcg\/act inhaler of brand-name Breztri Aerosphere<\/td>\n See latest prices<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nPrescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed price references the price of generic drugs, if available. Click the link under \u201cSavings options\u201d to see the latest drug prices.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\nHow to get Spiriva Handihaler without insurance<\/span><\/h2>\nPaying for brand-name medications without insurance can be challenging. At an annual cash price approaching $8,000, Spiriva Handihaler is no exception. For uninsured patients, possible help can be found in the manufacturer\u2019s patient assistance program or the occasional manufacturer\u2019s coupon or rebate. Unfortunately, not everyone can meet the strict income eligibility requirements for patient assistance. Right now, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals does not offer manufacturer coupons or rebates. Now what? Here are a few tips, starting with a <\/span> prescription discount card<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n1. Use a savings card to save almost $300 a month on Spiriva<\/span><\/h3>\nUsing a free coupon from <\/span><\/span>, people can pay as little as $346 for a 30-day supply of Spiriva Handihaler capsules. That\u2019s $290 less than the average retail price, a savings that adds up to almost $3,500 annually. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n2. Find the lowest pharmacy price<\/span><\/h3>\nThe highest pharmacy price for Spiriva Handihaler can be as much as $120 higher than the lowest price. Visit \u2019s <\/span>Spiriva Handihaler coupon page<\/span> for a sample of average pharmacy prices. Buying Spiriva Handihaler at the lowest price could save you significant money annually.<\/span><\/p>\n
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