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Active substances

Budesonide + Formoterol

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SFDA Saudi Arabia — SFDA human drug list

Trade nameStrengthForm · routePackPublic priceTypeCompanyStatus
BUFOMIX 320/9MCG EASYHALER320,9 µg,µgInhalation powder · Inhalation use1 InhalerSAR 84.20Generic · PrescriptionJazeera Pharmaceutical Industries (JPI)Valid
SYMBICORT 320 MCG/9 MCG TURBOHALER320,9 µg,µgInhalation powder · Inhalation use1 InhalerSAR 129.55NCE · PrescriptionAstraZenecaWithdrawn by MAH · Not Marketed
Indications — CHI Daman Drug Formulary

ASTHMA; CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD); GRAFT VERSUS HOST DISEASE

US FDA United States — FDA approvals (Drugs@FDA)

ProductStrengthForm · routeApplicantStatusFirst approved
SYMBICORT0.08MG/INH;0.0045MG/INH; 0.16MG/INH;0.0045MG/INHaerosol, metered · inhalationASTRAZENECAPrescription21 Jul 2006
BREYNA0.08MG/INH;0.0045MG/INH; 0.16MG/INH;0.0045MG/INHaerosol, metered · inhalationMYLANPrescription15 Mar 2022
SYMBICORT AEROSPHERE0.16MG/INH;0.0048MG/INH; 0.08MG/INH;0.0048MG/INHaerosol, metered · inhalationASTRAZENECAPrescription28 Apr 2023
BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE0.08MG/INH;0.0045MG/INH; 0.16MG/INH;0.0045MG/INHaerosol, metered · inhalationTEVA PHARMS USA INCPrescription23 Apr 2026

EMA European Union — centrally authorised medicines

DuoResp Spiromax Teva Pharma B.V. · Authorised · authorised 28 Apr 2014 · ATC R03AK07

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Asthma DuoResp Spiromax is indicated in adults and adolescents (12 years and older) for the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting ?? adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate: in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” inhaled short-acting ?? adrenoceptor agonists. or in patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting ?? adrenoceptor agonists. COPDDuoResp Spiromax is indicated in adults, aged 18 years and older for the symptomatic treatment of patients with COPD with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV?) <70% predicted normal (post bronchodilator) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular therapy with long-acting bronchodilators.

BiResp Spiromax Teva Pharma B.V. · Authorised · authorised 28 Apr 2014 · ATC R03AK07

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Asthma BiResp Spiromax is indicated in adults and adolescents (12 years and older) for the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting ?? adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate: in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” inhaled short-acting ?? adrenoceptor agonists. or in patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting ?? adrenoceptor agonists. COPDBiResp Spiromax is indicated in adults, aged 18 years and older, for the symptomatic treatment of patients with COPD with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV?) <70% predicted normal (post bronchodilator) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular therapy with long-acting bronchodilators.

GoResp Digihaler (previously Budesonide/Formoterol Teva Pharma B.V.) Teva Pharma B.V. · Authorised · authorised 3 Apr 2020 · ATC R03AK07

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Budesonide/Formoterol Teva Pharma B.V. is indicated in adults 18 years of age and older only. Asthma Budesonide/Formoterol Teva Pharma B.V. is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting β2 adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate: -in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” inhaled short-acting β2 adrenoceptor agonists. or -in patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting β2 adrenoceptor agonists. COPD Symptomatic treatment of patients with COPD with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) < 70% predicted normal (post bronchodilator) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular therapy with long-acting bronchodilators.

Budesonide/Formoterol Teva Teva Pharma B.V. · Withdrawn · authorised 19 Nov 2014 · ATC R03AK07

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Budesonide/Formoterol Teva is indicated in adults 18 years of age and older only. AsthmaBudesonide/Formoterol Teva is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate: in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” inhaled short-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonists.or in patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonists. COPDSymptomatic treatment of patients with severe COPD (FEV1 < 50% predicted normal) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular therapy with long-acting bronchodilators.

Vylaer Spiromax Teva Pharma B.V. · Withdrawn · authorised 19 Nov 2014 · ATC R03AK07

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Vylaer Spiromax is indicated in adults 18 years of age and older only. AsthmaVylaer Spiromax is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate: in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” inhaled short-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonists.or in patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonists. COPDSymptomatic treatment of patients with severe COPD (FEV1 < 50% predicted normal) and a history of repeated exacerbations, who have significant symptoms despite regular therapy with long-acting bronchodilators.

Budesonide/Formoterol Teva Pharma B.V. Teva Pharma B.V. · Withdrawn · authorised 19 Nov 2014 · ATC R03AK07

Therapeutic indication (EMA)

Budesonide/Formoterol Teva Pharma B.V. is indicated in adults 18 years of age and older only. AsthmaBudesonide/Formoterol Teva Pharma B.V. is indicated in the regular treatment of asthma, where use of a combination (inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonist) is appropriate: or in patients not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and “as needed” inhaled short-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonists. in patients already adequately controlled on both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting ?2 adrenoceptor agonists.

Canada Canada — marketed products (Health Canada)

BrandDINStrengthForm · routeCompany
SYMBICORT 100 TURBUHALER022453856 MCG / ACT; 100 MCG / ACTPOWDER · INHALATIONASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
SYMBICORT 200 TURBUHALER02245386200 MCG / ACT; 6 MCG / ACTPOWDER · INHALATIONASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

Prices — United States and England

SourceProduct as listedPriceUnit / packDate
US NADACBREYNA 160-4.5 MCG INHALER$21.61843per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACBREYNA 80-4.5 MCG INHALER$18.53679per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACBUDESONIDE-FORMOTEROL 160-4.5$17.26446per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACBUDESONIDE-FORMOTEROL 80-4.5$15.66845per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACSYMBICORT 160-4.5 MCG INHALER$21.98404per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACSYMBICORT 160-4.5 MCG INHALER$25.45735per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACSYMBICORT 80-4.5 MCG INHALER$19.24533per GM23 Sep 2026
US NADACSYMBICORT 80-4.5 MCG INHALER$19.28281per GM23 Sep 2026
NHS Drug TariffBudesonide 100micrograms/dose / Formoterol 3micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free£14.00120 dose1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffBudesonide 100micrograms/dose / Formoterol 6micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler£28.00120 dose1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffBudesonide 200micrograms/dose / Formoterol 6micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler£28.00120 dose1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffBudesonide 200micrograms/dose / Formoterol 6micrograms/dose inhaler CFC free£28.00120 dose1 Oct 2026
NHS Drug TariffBudesonide 400micrograms/dose / Formoterol 12micrograms/dose dry powder inhaler£28.0060 dose1 Oct 2026

NADAC: average price US retail pharmacies pay to buy the medicine. NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA: basic price reimbursed to pharmacies in England and Wales.

WHO WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (2025)

  • 25.1. Antiasthmatic and medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · core
    Asthma
    Respiratory > Inhalation > powder: 100 µg + 6 µg per dose actuation in dry powder inhaler; 200 µg + 6 µg per dose actuation in dry powder inhaler

Components

Values as published by each source: SFDA human drug list (4-2026, as published by the Council of Health Insurance; indications from the CHI Daman Drug Formulary), Drugs@FDA, EMA medicines data, Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada), CMS NADAC, NHS Drug Tariff Part VIIIA (NHSBSA Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0), WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (CC BY 3.0 IGO; regrouped by active substance, not created by WHO), EMA PRAC, US FDA safety-related labeling changes and MHRA Drug Safety Update (Open Government Licence v3.0). Sources and reuse. Not a substitute for the official registers or the product information.