Which is cheaper, Flovent or Pulmicort?

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

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 inhaler, while Flovent starts at $33.00 per inhaler 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 inhaler	$31–$58 per inhaler
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($32.49 per inhaler)	Costco ($30.49 per inhaler)
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 inhaler	$30.49 per inhaler
Walmart	$47.97 per inhaler	$44.97 per inhaler
Rexall	$54.99 per inhaler	$52.99 per inhaler
Shoppers Drug Mart	$60.99 per inhaler	$57.99 per inhaler

Full Drug Pages

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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