Which is cheaper, Flovent or Pulmicort?

Pulmicort is generally cheaper, starting at $31.00 per month compared to $33.00 per month for Flovent. The lowest price is at Costco ($30.49 per month).

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 $31.00 per month, while Flovent starts at $33.00 per month in Canada. Flovent contains fluticasone 250mcg, while Pulmicort contains budesonide. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Flovent	Pulmicort
Price Range	$33–$61 per month	$31–$58 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($32.49 per month)	Costco ($30.49 per month)
Generic Name	fluticasone 250mcg	budesonide
Route	Inhaler	Inhaler
Category	Respiratory	Respiratory
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Total Breakdown

Pharmacy	Flovent	Pulmicort
Costco	$32.49 per month	$30.49 per month
Walmart	$47.97 per month	$44.97 per month
Rexall	$54.99 per month	$52.99 per month
Shoppers Drug Mart	$60.99 per month	$57.99 per month

Full Drug Pages

Flovent fluticasone 250mcg $33–$61 per month Pulmicort budesonide $31–$58 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Flovent or Pulmicort?: Pulmicort is generally cheaper, starting at $31.00 per month compared to $33.00 per month for Flovent. The lowest price is at Costco ($30.49 per month).
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