Budesonide: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for budesonide. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Budesonide Dr 3 Mg Capsule
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Budesonide Dr 3 Mg Capsule. Pharmacies pay about $15.54 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUDESONIDE DR 3 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.52 per tablet or capsule | $15.54 | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE EC 3 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.52 per tablet or capsule | $15.54 | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE 0.5 MG/2 ML SUSPGeneric | $0.63 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE 0.25 MG/2 ML SUSPGeneric | $0.66 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE 32 MCG NASAL SPRAYGeneric | $1.47 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE 1 MG/2 ML INH SUSPGeneric | $3.10 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE 2 MG RECTAL FOAMGeneric | $9.60 per gram | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| BUDESONIDE ER 9 MG TABLETGeneric | $15.44 per tablet or capsule | $463.26 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
Use s Temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: • nasal congestion • runny nose • itchy nose • sneezing
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings Do not use in children under 6 years of age if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have had recent nose ulcers or nose surgery have had a nose injury that has not healed are using a steroid medicine for asthma, allergies or skin rash have an eye infection have or had glaucoma or cataracts When using this product the growth rate of some children may be slower some symptoms may get better on the first day of treatment. It may take up to two weeks of daily use to feel the most symptom relief. do not share this bottle with anyone else as this may spread germs remember to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take,...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-02-27. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.