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Generic Name Brand Name Strength Dosing 90 Day Cost Coverage Comments Category 1 Category 2
Tiotropium Spiriva (30) 18 mcg 1 pf qd $115 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Bronchodilators / Anti-cholingergics
Salbutamol Ventolin (200) 100 mcg 4 pfs/d $25 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Bronchodilators / Anti-cholingergics
Fluticasone Flovent (120) 125 mcg 1 pf bid $55 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Corticosteroids
Fluticasone Flovent (120) 250 mcg 1 pf bid $90 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Corticosteroids
Budesonide Pulmicort (200) 200 mcg 1 pf bid $85 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Corticosteroids
Beclomethasone Qvar (200) 100 mcg 1 pf bid $85 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Corticosteroids
Montelukast Singulair 10 mg QD $55 BC - SA / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Glycopyrronium/Indacaterol Ultibro (30) 50/110 mcg 1 pf qd $270 BC - SA / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Long-acting Anti-cholinergic/Long-acting Beta-agonist Combos
Fluticasone/Salmeterol Advair Diskus (60) 250/50 mcg 1 pf bid $180 BC / NIHB - SA

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Long-acting beta-agonist/Corticosteroid Combos
Fluticasone/Salmeterol Advair MDI (120) 250/25 mcg 1 pf bid $280 BC / NIHB - SA

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Long-acting beta-agonist/Corticosteroid Combos
Fluticasone/Vilanterol Breo Ellipta (30) 100/25 mcg 1 pf qd $325 BC / NIHB - SA

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Long-acting beta-agonist/Corticosteroid Combos
Budesonide/Formoterol Symbicort (120) 200/6 mcg 1 pf qd $175 BC / NIHB - SA

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Long-acting beta-agonist/Corticosteroid Combos
Ipratropium Atrovent (200) 200 mcg 1 pf qid $45 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Bronchodilators / Anti-cholingergics
Glycopyrronium Seebri (30) 50 mcg 1 pf qd $195 BC / NIHB - Covered

Puffers differ in their ‘doses’ (puffs) per device, so comparing costs is difficult. The 90 day cost was calculated by: 1. Determining the total number of doses over 90 days (using the stated dosing frequency). 2. Multiplying by the calculated cost per dose 3.Adding the dispensing fee and markup. This will not be exactly what patients pay for these products but allows for a more fair comparison between therapies. Brackets next to brand name indicate number of doses per device.

Respiratory Bronchodilators / Anti-cholingergics
Legend:
BC = Alberta Blue Cross, NIHB = Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit, NC = Not covered, SA = special authorization