Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) is a popular prescription medication used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In 2011, Americans spent $2.4 billion on it, making it the 23rd most popular drug that year.
Spiriva is a very expensive medicine at $1,031.97 for a 90 day supply from a local U.S. pharmacy. Considering that cost is the number one factor contributing to Americans not taking prescribed medications. With no low-cost generic available, Americans without insurance or whose insurance does not cover Spiriva Handihaler will too often skip their medicine, resulting in poor health outcomes, including, but not limited to, hospitalization and emergency room visits.
Fortunately, there are ways to save including by using discount cards, drug coupons, or online pharmacies. In fact, by using an international online pharmacy, you can save over $3,200 a year by paying only $205.47 for a 90 day supply! If you need your medication immediately, you should use a drug coupon or discount card at your local pharmacy, which will save you 17%. Check out our price table below to view the best prices on Spiriva Handihaler.
Savings on 90 Day Supply of Spiriva HandiHaler
| Program | Price | Savings over Local Pharmacy | Percent savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Local Pharmacy | $1,031.97 | — | — |
| Discount Card Option | $854.81 | $177.16 | 17% |
| Discount Coupon Option | $853.96 | $178.01 | 17% |
| U.S. Online Pharmacy | $749.70 | $282.27 | 27% |
| International Online Pharmacy | $205.47 | $826.50 | 80% |
Local pharmacy in New York City, U.S. online international pharmacy found at Healthwarehouse.com, International Online Pharmacy price as found on PharmacyChecker.com, discount card used found on RxCut.com, coupon found on Goodrx.com. Prices collected 1/29/2013.
Im from Puerto Rico. My health insurance doesnt cover brand medicines. I need to buy spiriva and advair dikus 250/50. Im pacient of enphisema and pulmonary fibrosis and cardiovascular desease.
Im not taking these medicines unless doctor can give me samples. They are to expensive!
I am interested in Spiriva and Symbicort.
You can compare drug prices at http://www.pharmacychecker.com.
I live in Canada and Spiriva is not covered by our drug plan…even for seniors. The difference is I only have to pay $276.29 for a 3 month supply. I don’t understand why U.S. pharmacies can charge over $1,000.00!!!
Hi Cathy – Thanks for sharing that information. Any idea why that product is not covered on your insurance?
Dear Cathy, I wish I could get to Canada to get Spiriva for me because in the US they stopped the doctors from giving samples because they are GREEDY here and don’t care if we live or die. It’s all about MONEY. If they kill enough of us off then who will elect these greedy insurance people? When it effects their family I’ll bet you will see a change. Rosemary Thomas
You don’t need to go to Canada. You can find verified international online pharmacies here: http://www.pharmacychecker.com/online-pharmacy-ratings.asp.
Are you still getting spiriva now with the same price?cecelia
In Ontario it is free for all under 25 or 64 and over. I’m 67 and get it free. On my 2nd inhaler now.
i discovered the other day as i was trying to find these medicines cheaper that Canada if very affordable compared to the US. called 5 drs. and they will not allow a prescription to be used in another country. I am still mad !! So i guess they would rather us to go without and die an earlier age. This is so wrong !!
Hi Betty,
My doctor allows me a prescription to canada and he is a pulmonary doctor. I pay 30.00 for 60 doses where they want 300. for 60 sixty doses in the united state. It is a generic for Advair. If I were you I would fine another doctor
They advertize a great discount coupon to offset theinsurance co-pay, but they dont tell you that if you are on Medicaid, it doesnt apply. It seems to me that if you are older and on Medicaid you need the financial help more than ever. They suck.
Is Spiriva available without the inhalation device? I have 12 -16
brand new , never been opened- just kept using the same one.
Maybe now, with Obamacare in effect and my insurance useless I could
get a break for being thrifty.
According to the manufacturer Spririva is meant to be used with a new inhaler, but please contact your doctor or pharmacist for details.
How can an elderly person on a fixed income on Medicare and express scripts save on spriva if they don’t qualify for savings card – my stepfather rx for c o p d are over $600 a month and theard with a Medicare rx program so they won’t be able to afford their house note- any options ?