Senate Investigating High Price of Asthma Inhalers

The U.S. Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee announced this week that they are conducting an investigation into the high cost of asthma inhalers. 

AAFA is hopeful this investigation will lead to a national conversation about asthma drug costs and produce action that breaks down barriers to affordable treatment for people with asthma. 

Last fall, AAFA shared the patient perspective with the HELP Committee, and research from AAFA helped inform the committee’s investigation framework. 

Read more about AAFA’s work to help address cost barriers that prevent effective treatment of asthma. 

Flovent Discontinued: What’s Next? 

If you have asthma, it is really important that you continue your asthma control medicines, especially during respiratory illness season. Fluticasone works by controlling inflammation and swelling in the airways to prevent asthma attacks. 

If you are currently using Flovent, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist about the best next steps. The authorized generic of Flovent is the exact same product without the brand label.  But some insurance plans are not covering the authorized generic fluticasone. They may have other asthma drugs listed as their preferred treatment. 

Read our FAQs to find out what you can do now to make sure there’s not a gap in your treatment. 

Our updated blog post also includes what to do if your insurance provider says it won’t cover the authorized generic version of Flovent.

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Could a Biologic Help Control Your Asthma?

How do I know if my asthma is uncontrolled? 

Your asthma may be uncontrolled if: 

• You have asthma symptoms more than two times a week 

• You wake up at night with asthma symptoms more than two times a month 

• You need your quick-relief (rescue) inhaler for symptoms more than two times a week 

• You need to take oral corticosteroids more than one time a year 

• You are not able to do all your usual activities 

Read on to find out if a biologic could help you manage your asthma. 

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