Which is cheaper, Symbicort or Advair?

Symbicort is generally cheaper, starting at $57.00 per month compared to $65.00 per month for Advair. The lowest price is at Costco ($56.79 per month).

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 $57.00 per month, while Advair starts at $65.00 per month in Canada. Symbicort contains budesonide/formoterol, while Advair contains fluticasone/salmeterol. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Symbicort	Advair
Price Range	$57–$88 per month	$65–$108 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($56.79 per month)	Costco ($64.49 per month)
Generic Name	budesonide/formoterol	fluticasone/salmeterol
Route	Inhaler	Inhaler
Category	Respiratory	Respiratory
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Total Breakdown

Pharmacy	Symbicort	Advair
Costco	$56.79 per month	$64.49 per month
Walmart	$72.37 per month	$87.97 per month
Rexall	$81.49 per month	$98.99 per month
Shoppers Drug Mart	$87.19 per month	$107.99 per month

Full Drug Pages

Symbicort budesonide/formoterol $57–$88 per month Advair fluticasone/salmeterol $65–$108 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Symbicort or Advair?: Symbicort is generally cheaper, starting at $57.00 per month compared to $65.00 per month for Advair. The lowest price is at Costco ($56.79 per month).
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