brethaire

Frequently asked questions

What does Brethaire treat?

Brethaire (Terbutaline Sulfate) may be used to treat asthma, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Brethaire rated?

pharmaranks gives Brethaire a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Brethaire cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $33.01 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Brethaire?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Brethaire. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Brethaire?

Brethaire is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Brethaire a brand-name or generic drug?

Brethaire is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Terbutaline Sulfate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Terbutaline Sulfate are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Brethaire available over the counter?

No. Brethaire is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Brethaire come in?

Brethaire is currently marketed as spray/inhaler, metered, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Brethaire FDA-registered?

Brethaire is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018762. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Brethaire been recalled by the FDA?

Brethaire has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Brethaire safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Brethaire a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.