Advair Diskus Patient Assistance Programs

From Pharmacy Drug Guide

Advair is a prescription steroid bronchodilator medication.^[1] The drug is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. It is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, and to prevent asthma attacks. Advair is available as Advair Diskus or Advair HFA.^[2] Advair should not be used to treat sudden, severe symptoms of COPD. A rescue inhaler medicine should take care of sudden symptoms.^[3] Advair Diskus Patient Assistance Programs are available for those patients experiencing financial difficulties. Patients can receive their Advair Diskus for just $10 a month for up to a year through the GlaxoSmithKline Bridges to Access program.^[4] Those who have been prescribed Advair Diskus by their physicians can learn about the Bridges to Access program, as well as other savings opportunities to help lower the cost of their drug therapy.

Contents 1 Advair Diskus Patient Assistance Programs 2 Advair Free Samples 3 Advair Diskus Information 4 References

Advair Diskus Patient Assistance Programs

There are three main programs that help patients afford their Advair Diskus medication:

• The Bridges to Access patient assistance program, offered through GlaxoSmithKline. To be eligible for this program, patients must not have prescription drug coverage, must live in the U.S. or territories, and must earn at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients who qualify will receive their medication for just $10 a month for up to a year. For additional information, patients can sign up by visiting the official Bridges to Access website and obtaining an application.^[4]

• A $10 Off Coupon can be downloaded and printed from the official Advair Diskus website, and then the coupon can be redeemed at the pharmacy when filling the patient's prescription.^[3]

• The Breathe Easier Program provides Advair patients with all the latest special offers and discounts available for Advair. This includes the patient's first month's supply of Advair free of charge. To sign up, visit the official Advair Diskus website.^[3]

Advair Free Samples

Advair Diskus Information

Advair is the brand name for a which is a combination of fluticasone and salmeterol. Advair works by relaxing muscles in the patient's airways, which results in improved breathing. Patients are often prescribed Advair Diskus and Advair HFA for COPD or asthma. Common side effects that may be experienced while taking the drug include, but are not limited to:

• Thrush in the mouth or throat
• Hoarseness or deepened voice
• Nausea
• Headache
• Muscle and bone pain^[8]

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References

1. ↑ http://www.merriam-webster.com/medlineplus/bronchodilator
2. ↑ http://www.advair.com/
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} http://www.advair.com/copd/coupons-and-special-offers/coupons-special-offers.html#isi_anchor
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} http://www.bridgestoaccess.com/what-is-bridges-to-access.html
5. ↑ http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=4eeb5f6a-593f-4a9e-9692-adefa2caf8fc
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} https://www.imgw.com/cgi-bin/imgw/wcb_coform.cgi
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2} http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/glaxosmithkline-168/
8. ↑ http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/021077s046MedG.pdf