Which is cheaper, Flovent or Pulmicort?

Pulmicort is generally cheaper, starting at $30.00/mo compared to $32.00/mo for Flovent. The lowest price is at Costco ($26.00/mo).

What is the difference between Flovent and Pulmicort?

Flovent (fluticasone 250mcg) and Pulmicort (budesonide) are different medications in the respiratory category.

Is Flovent or Pulmicort covered by provincial drug plans?

Flovent: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Pulmicort: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Flovent vs Pulmicort: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Flovent vs Pulmicort: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Pulmicort starts at $30/mo, while Flovent starts at $32/mo in Canada. Flovent contains fluticasone 250mcg, while Pulmicort contains budesonide. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Flovent	Pulmicort
Price Range	$32–$55/mo	$30–$50/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($28.00/mo)	Costco ($26.00/mo)
Generic Name	fluticasone 250mcg	budesonide
Route	Inhaler	Inhaler
Category	Respiratory	Respiratory
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Flovent	Pulmicort
Costco	$28.00/mo	$26.00/mo
Walmart	$38.00/mo	$35.00/mo
Rexall	$42.00/mo	$40.00/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$48.00/mo	$45.00/mo

Full Drug Pages

Flovent fluticasone 250mcg $32–$55/mo Pulmicort budesonide $30–$50/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flovent or Pulmicort?: Pulmicort is generally cheaper, starting at $30.00/mo compared to $32.00/mo for Flovent. The lowest price is at Costco ($26.00/mo).
What is the difference between Flovent and Pulmicort?: Flovent (fluticasone 250mcg) and Pulmicort (budesonide) are different medications in the respiratory category.
Is Flovent or Pulmicort covered by provincial drug plans?: Flovent: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Pulmicort: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26