On July 31, 2023, Viatris and Kindeva launched Breyna™, an AB-rated generic version of AstraZeneca’s Symbicort® (budesonide/formoterol) metered-dose inhaler. This generic medication was approved by the FDA on March 15, 2022 and is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Breyna’s™ wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) is approximately a 39% discount off Symbicort®. ProAct will work with our members taking Symbicort® to transition from the brand name medication to the lower cost generic alternative.
