Asthma
What types of asthma treatment options should shoppers understand?
Asthma treatment commonly includes long-term controller medicines and treatments used in particular circumstances, such as worsening symptoms or an exacerbation. Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist combinations are used for ongoing asthma control, while oral corticosteroids may be prescribed for short-term treatment of exacerbations. Beta2-agonist bronchodilators have an established role in asthma treatment, but products with different active ingredients, routes, and treatment roles should not be treated as interchangeable.
Form matters when comparing options. We list dry-powder and metered-dose inhalers for oral inhalation, as well as tablets. Your prescriber can help determine whether a controller approach, an oral medicine, or another option fits your existing asthma plan.
How do these options fit into asthma care in the United States?
In U.S. practice, inhaled corticosteroid-based controller therapy is widely used for persistent asthma, and combination inhalers may be prescribed when both an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting bronchodilator are appropriate. Oral prednisolone is a corticosteroid that may be used for asthma exacerbations. Albuterol is a short-acting beta2-agonist bronchodilator; the appropriate formulation and role should be confirmed with a clinician.
Prescription classification is product-specific. Advair Diskus and Dulera are FDA-approved prescription medicines in the United States, and oral prednisolone tablets are prescription-only medicines. For the listed Ventolin albuterol tablet presentation, the exact current U.S. registration and prescription classification should be verified for the specific product, strength, and dosage form.
Which asthma products do we list, and how do their offers compare?
We list four asthma-category products spanning inhaled combination therapies and oral medicines. The comparison below is intended to help you review the catalog forms, strengths, and starting prices; it does not indicate that any option is a direct substitute for another.
| Product | Active ingredient | Form | Available strengths | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone and salmeterol | Inhalation powder | 100 mcg+50 mcg, 250 mcg+50 mcg, 500 mcg+50 mcg | $59.00 |
| Dulera | Mometasone and formoterol | Metered-dose inhalation aerosol | 5 mcg+200 mcg | $181.00 |
| Prednisolone | Prednisolone | Tablet | 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg | $63.00 |
| Ventolin | Albuterol | Tablet | 2 mg, 4 mg | $65.00 |
What package and payment choices do we offer?
Package choices vary by product and strength. Advair Diskus is offered in packages of 1 to 5 inhalers depending on strength, while Dulera is offered in packages of 2, 4, or 6 inhalers. Prednisolone packages range from 10 to 360 tablets, and Ventolin packages range from 30 to 360 tablets depending on strength. We show the applicable package options and price for the selected strength on each product page.
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How do shipping and storage considerations apply?
We offer tracked Express shipping, estimated at 4-7 days, for $29.99, and Standard shipping without tracking, estimated at 14-21 days, for $14.99. Free shipping is available for either method when its respective checkout threshold is reached.
Storage instructions differ by product. Advair Diskus should be kept dry in its unopened moisture-protective foil pouch until first use. Dulera is a pressurized inhaler and should not be exposed to temperatures above 120°F. Prednisolone and Ventolin tablets should be protected from moisture, heat, and light. Our packaging helps protect the order during delivery. Once it arrives, collect it promptly and follow the storage directions on each product. Check the product labeling and consult a pharmacist if you have questions about handling your order after delivery.