Which is cheaper, Symbicort or Advair?

Symbicort is generally cheaper, starting at $55.00/mo compared to $65.00/mo for Advair. The lowest price is at Costco ($52.30/mo).

What is the difference between Symbicort and Advair?

Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) and Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) are different medications in the respiratory category.

Is Symbicort or Advair covered by provincial drug plans?

Symbicort: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Advair: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Symbicort vs Advair: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Symbicort starts at $55/mo, while Advair starts at $65/mo in Canada. Symbicort contains budesonide/formoterol, while Advair contains fluticasone/salmeterol. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Symbicort	Advair
Price Range	$55–$85/mo	$65–$105/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($52.30/mo)	Costco ($60.00/mo)
Generic Name	budesonide/formoterol	fluticasone/salmeterol
Route	Inhaler	Inhaler
Category	Respiratory	Respiratory
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Symbicort	Advair
Costco	$52.30/mo	$60.00/mo
Walmart	$62.40/mo	$78.00/mo
Rexall	$68.50/mo	$86.00/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$74.20/mo	$95.00/mo

Full Drug Pages

Symbicort budesonide/formoterol $55–$85/mo Advair fluticasone/salmeterol $65–$105/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Symbicort or Advair?: Symbicort is generally cheaper, starting at $55.00/mo compared to $65.00/mo for Advair. The lowest price is at Costco ($52.30/mo).
What is the difference between Symbicort and Advair?: Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) and Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) are different medications in the respiratory category.
Is Symbicort or Advair covered by provincial drug plans?: Symbicort: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Advair: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26