From the Research
Symbicort is typically dispensed in inhalers, not in grams, and for a 30-day supply, it is usually dispensed as one inhaler containing 120 actuations (puffs). The standard dosing is 2 puffs twice daily, which equals 4 puffs per day or 120 puffs per 30 days. Each Symbicort inhaler contains a fixed combination of budesonide (an inhaled corticosteroid) and formoterol (a long-acting beta-agonist) in specific strengths such as 80/4.5 mcg or 160/4.5 mcg per actuation 1. The medication is delivered as an aerosol or powder directly to the lungs rather than measured in grams. When filling a prescription, pharmacists will dispense one Symbicort inhaler for a standard 30-day supply based on the prescribed dosing frequency. This delivery method ensures the medication reaches the airways directly to reduce inflammation and open the airways in conditions like asthma or COPD. Some studies have shown that adjustable maintenance dosing with budesonide/formoterol can be effective in reducing asthma exacerbations and reliever medication usage compared to fixed-dose regimens 2, 3, 4. However, the dosage is still not measured in grams, but rather in the number of actuations or puffs. Therefore, for a 30-day supply, one Symbicort inhaler containing 120 actuations is typically dispensed, regardless of the specific dosing regimen.