What is the generic for breo ellipta?

What generic is available for Breo Ellipta?

Breo Ellipta is a brand-name inhaler containing two medicines: fluticasone furoate (an inhaled corticosteroid) and vilanterol (a long-acting beta agonist, LABA). The generic equivalent is typically sold as a combination inhaler of fluticasone furoate and vilanterol under its generic name. [1]

Is Breo Ellipta “generic” or only “bioequivalent”?

Breo Ellipta is not a single drug; it is a fixed-dose combination (fluticasone furoate + vilanterol). Generic products for this kind of inhaler are normally approved as the same combination at the same strengths and dosing instructions, even though they may come in a different brand name. [1]

What should I look for on the label at the pharmacy?

Ask the pharmacist for the inhaler whose active ingredients are fluticasone furoate and vilanterol (same dose/strength as your current Breo Ellipta). That’s the practical way to match the generic to the exact product you use. [1]

How to confirm you’re getting the right generic

Check that the product matches your Breo Ellipta strength (commonly prescribed as 100/25 mcg or 200/25 mcg of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol) and that the device is the equivalent type for that prescription. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/