Brand-name prescription
Pulmicort Respules
budesonide
Compare your options
| Compare | Pulmicort RespulesBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Pulmicort Respules name | Regular genericbudesonide |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$9.82–19.69per 2 mL ampule | Not sold | Lowestfrom$1.35–6.85per 2 mL ampule |
| Same as Pulmicort Respules? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Pulmicort Respules | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25 mg/2 mL suspensionper 2 mL vial | – | $1.39 |
| 0.5 mg/2 mL respuleper 2 mL ampule | $9.82 | $1.35 |
| 1 mg/2 mL respuleper 2 mL ampule | $19.69 | $6.85 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Pulmicort Respules, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Pulmicort Respules.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Pulmicort Respules’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.