Breo Ellipta Alternatives in Massachusetts
Compare generic and therapeutic alternatives to Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate / vilanterol) available at Massachusetts pharmacies. Save up to 40% on your prescription — no insurance required.
Top Alternatives in Massachusetts
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol)
therapeutic
Twice-daily ICS/LABA — no generic but often lower retail price
Avg cash price: $380/mo
Wixela Inhub (generic Advair)
generic
FDA-approved generic ICS/LABA — significantly cheaper option
Avg cash price: $120/mo
Advair Diskus (fluticasone/salmeterol)
brand
Twice-daily ICS/LABA — has a generic available (Wixela)
Avg cash price: $450/mo
Massachusetts Prescription Assistance Programs
MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid)
Comprehensive prescription drug coverage for MassHealth enrollees including generics and formulary brand-name drugs.
Eligibility: Low-income Massachusetts residents: adults up to 138% FPL, seniors through Senior Care Options, children and pregnant women at higher thresholds.
Prescription Advantage (Historical Reference)
Was a state-funded pharmaceutical assistance program for elderly and disabled Massachusetts residents not covered by Medicare.
Eligibility: PROGRAM DISCONTINUED approximately 2014. Former participants were transitioned to Medicare Part D and MassHealth. Contact the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs at 617-727-7750 for current alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a generic for Breo Ellipta?
No FDA-approved generic for Breo Ellipta exists as of 2025. The brand Ellipta device is patent-protected. Wixela Inhub is a generic for Advair Diskus and is a cheaper ICS/LABA alternative.
What is the cheapest once-daily COPD inhaler?
Breo Ellipta and Anoro Ellipta are once-daily brands without generics. Switching to a twice-daily generic like Wixela can reduce costs significantly — discuss with your pulmonologist.
How does Breo Ellipta differ from Symbicort?
Breo Ellipta is once-daily (fluticasone furoate/vilanterol); Symbicort is twice-daily (budesonide/formoterol). Both are ICS/LABA combinations but contain different molecules.
Can Script Unlock help reduce my Breo Ellipta cost?
Yes. Even without a generic, pharmacies compete on brand pricing. Script Unlock pharmacies sometimes offer lower cash prices than chain pharmacies on Breo Ellipta.
Can I switch from Breo Ellipta to Wixela to save money?
Wixela Inhub is an ICS/LABA inhaler at much lower cost, but the molecules differ slightly. Only your doctor or pulmonologist should make inhaler substitutions.