Don’t let the high cost of brand specialty asthma controller inhalers disrupt your treatment. We help eligible patients access Arnuity Ellipta (fluticasone furoate) for as little as $69.95 per month through the manufacturer’s Patient Assistance Program.
The Serevent Diskus Prescription Assistance Program is a manufacturer-sponsored initiative that provides Serevent at little or no medication cost to qualifying patients based on income and insurance status. The program is designed for asthma and COPD patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
Navigating the program on your own means dealing with eligibility verification, prescriber coordination, prior-authorization documentation, and renewal deadlines.
AffordMyPrescriptions eliminates that burden. For a flat $69.95 per month, our Patient Advocates handle every step of your enrollment, from initial application through ongoing refill coordination and annual re-certification — so you focus on your breathing, not paperwork.
| Pharmacy(With Coupon) | PrIce (30-Day)* | You Save W/ Us |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens | ~$400.00 | Save ~$330/inhaler |
| CVS Pharmacy | ~$420.00 | Save ~$350/inhaler |
| Walmart | ~$240.00 | Save ~$170/inhaler |
| Costco | ~$220.00 | Save ~$150/inhaler |
| Kroger | ~$235.00 | Save ~$165/inhaler |
*Just a heads-up — retail prices are estimates based on public data and vary by pharmacy. AffordMyPrescriptions Advocacy Service bypasses this by using drug manufacturer programs to secure your medication directly at no cost or retail price.
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The Patient Assistance Program is free to apply for and provides Serevent Diskus at no medication cost if approved. But the process involves detailed applications, prescriber coordination, prior-authorization documentation, and ongoing renewal management. Our $69.95/month service covers full advocacy.
Complete a simple eligibility form so our team can determine if you may qualify for medication assistance programs.
Our specialists help gather documentation, complete applications, and coordinate with program providers.
Once approved, you may receive your medication through the assistance program while we help manage ongoing paperwork and renewals.
Many patients try discount cards first. Here’s why the Patient Assistance Program through AffordMyPrescriptions is the better long-term solution for Serevent Diskus:
Eligibility is generally determined by annual household income and insurance status. Most programs follow guidelines that include limits of up to $40,000 for individuals, $60,000 for couples, and $100,000 for larger families. Because requirements vary by program and household, we encourage you to contact AffordMyPrescriptions directly so we can review your specific situation and determine if you qualify for Serevent Diskus assistance.
Not sure if you qualify? Our pre-qualification check is completely free. If we can’t help, you won’t be charged.
Serevent Diskus (salmeterol) is a twice-daily long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) used for maintenance treatment of asthma (always in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid) and COPD. It is delivered via the Diskus dry-powder inhaler. Serevent is a controller — not a rescue inhaler.
How Serevent Diskus Works:
Serevent is a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) that works by binding to receptors on the smooth muscles surrounding the airways, signaling them to relax and dilate. This provides sustained bronchodilation for approximately 12 hours per dose, making it effective for twice-daily maintenance. Because its onset is slower than rescue medications, it is used for ongoing symptom control rather than immediate relief of acute attacks.
Form and use:
Administered via the Diskus dry-powder inhaler, Serevent is taken as one inhalation twice daily, roughly 12 hours apart. For asthma patients, it must always be used in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid to ensure safety, whereas it can be used alone for COPD. Each device contains a 60-dose supply, providing a full month of maintenance bronchodilator coverage.
Generic availability:
As of 2026, there is no FDA-approved generic version of Serevent Diskus available in the United States. Other LABAs like formoterol or olodaterol exist, though many patients receive this class of medication through fixed-dose combination inhalers. While Serevent itself lacks a generic, several combination inhalers that include a LABA, such as Wixela and Breyna, now have generic versions available.
Warnings:
Serevent carries a serious class warning stating that using a LABA alone for asthma significantly increases the risk of asthma-related death, necessitating its use with a corticosteroid. Other potential side effects include cardiovascular issues like increased heart rate or blood pressure changes, as well as tremors and headaches. Patients should also be aware of the risk of paradoxical bronchospasm, where breathing suddenly worsens after use.
The average retail price runs approximately $200–$420 per Diskus inhaler. Through AffordMyPrescriptions, qualifying patients receive Serevent at no medication cost — our $69.95 monthly fee covers full advocacy and program management.
LABA monotherapy in asthma carries an increased risk of asthma-related death — observed in clinical studies of salmeterol used without an inhaled corticosteroid. The FDA requires that LABAs be used in asthma only in combination with an ICS. For convenience, most asthma patients use a fixed-dose ICS/LABA combination inhaler (Advair, Breo, Wixela, Breyna, Symbicort) rather than separate ICS and LABA inhalers.
No. Serevent Diskus is a controller (maintenance) inhaler with a slow onset (~30 minutes) — it is not for the acute treatment of asthma symptoms or COPD exacerbations. You should still have a separate short-acting rescue inhaler (typically albuterol) for sudden symptoms.
Yes. ICS/LABA combination inhalers with generics — Wixela Inhub (generic Advair, fluticasone propionate/salmeterol — same LABA as Serevent), Breyna (generic Symbicort, budesonide/formoterol) — are widely available at lower cost. Generic formoterol is also available as a nebulizer solution. We mention this directly because depending on your insurance and indication, a generic ICS/LABA combination may have lower out-of-pocket cost than separate inhalers.
Open the Diskus by sliding the lever until it clicks. Breathe out away from the inhaler. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth, seal your lips around it, and inhale long and steadily. Hold your breath for 10 seconds. Close the Diskus. Rinse your mouth with water. The dose counter on the Diskus shows how many doses are left.
If your initial application is denied, we explore alternatives — switching to a generic ICS/LABA combination (Wixela Inhub for Advair), the manufacturer’s copay savings program if you have commercial insurance, independent foundations such as the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, American Lung Association, COPD Foundation, PAN Foundation, or HealthWell Foundation, or asking your prescriber whether a different LABA or combination would be appropriate. If we cannot find a path, you will not be charged our service fee.
If you are struggling with the high cost of Serevent Diskus, our team may be able to help you access assistance programs — or guide you to a cheaper generic ICS/LABA combination if it is the better fit. Check your eligibility today.
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