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TERBUTALINE SULFATE

All products: general benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (R03A, R03AC) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Salbutamol (Teva-Salbutamol Sterinebs P.F.): general benefit, Limited Use 256, 257, 258, 259, Limited Use 265, 266, 267, 268, Not a benefit
  • Formoterol (Foradil): limited Use 132
  • Formoterol (Oxeze Turbuhaler): limited Use 132
  • Indacaterol (Onbrez Breezhaler): limited Use 443
  • Salmeterol (SereVent Diskus): limited Use 132, 391
  • Aclidinium + formoterol (Duaklir Genuair): limited Use 459

8 more in the class list below

Bricanyl Turbuhaler · DIN 00786616 · 0.5mg/Dose · inhaler, 100 doses

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Bricanyl Turbuhaler · DIN 00786616 Manufacturer: AstraZeneca; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2024-08-09 · brand BRICANYL TURBUHALER · ATC R03AC03 TERBUTALINE · form Powder · route Inhalation · ingredients TERBUTALINE SULFATE 0.5 MG/DOSE · company Astrazeneca canada inc · schedule Prescription
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Bricanyl Turbuhaler: Formulary list price $8.4900/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $8.4900 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=10665 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00786616)

Source record
DIN 00786616: Bricanyl Turbuhaler Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 121200047; group id 238; item number 0424; lccId None; manufacturer id AZC Source form: Inh-100 Dose Pk; strength: 0.5mg/Dose Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $8.4900; ministry $8.4900 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00786616 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=10665
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2019-03-28); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00786616
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Other drugs in the same formulary class (12:12 Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic) Agents) and how they are covered

Matched class: 12:12 Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic) Agents

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: EPINEPHRINE HCL Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): ORCIPRENALINE SULFATE, SALBUTAMOL 12:12 Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic) Agents

SALBUTAMOL

· 20 products · Limited Use, codes 265, 266, 267, 268 (4), Listed, not a benefit (8), Limited Use, codes 256, 257, 258, 259 (1), General benefit (7) · strengths: 1mg/mL, 2mg/mL, 5mg/mL, 100mcg/Metered Dose, 2mg, 4mg · Inh Sol- 2.5mL Pk, Inh Sol-10mL Pk, Inh-200 dose Pk, Tab

FORMOTEROL FUMARATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 132 · strengths: 12mcg/Cap · Inh Pd-Device Pk

FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

· 2 products · Limited Use, codes 132 · strengths: 6mcg/Metered Dose, 12mcg/Metered Dose · Pd Inh-60 Dose Pk

INDACATEROL

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 443 · strengths: 75mcg · Inh Pd-Cap

SALMETEROL XINAFOATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 132, 391 · strengths: 50mcg · Pd Inh-60 Dose Pk

ACLIDINIUM BROMIDE & FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 459 · strengths: 400mcg & 12mcg · Metered Dose Pd Inh-60 Dose Pk

BUDESONIDE & FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

· 2 products · Limited Use, codes 330 · strengths: 100mcg/6mcg, 200mcg/6mcg · Pd Inh-120 Dose Pk

BUDESONIDE&GLYCOPYRRONIUM (GLYCOPYRRONIUM BROMIDE)&FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 638 · strengths: 160mcg & 7.2mcg & 5mcg/Act · Metered Dose Inh-120 Dose Pk

FLUTICASONE FUROATE & UMECLIDINIUM BROMIDE & VILANTEROL TRIFENATATE

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 567 · strengths: 100mcg & 62.5mcg & 25mcg · Pd Inh-30 Dose Pk

FLUTICASONE FUROATE & VILANTEROL

· 2 products · Limited Use, codes 330, 456 (1), Limited Use, codes 330 (1) · strengths: 100mcg & 25mcg, 200mcg & 25mcg · Blister Pd Inh-30 Dose Pk

INDACATEROL & GLYCOPYRRONIUM

· 1 products · Limited Use, codes 459 · strengths: 110mcg & 50mcg · Inh Pd-Cap

MOMETASONE FUROATE & FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE

· 2 products · Limited Use, codes 330 · strengths: 100mcg & 5mcg, 200mcg & 5mcg · Metered Dose Inh-120 Dose Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 12:12 and 4 more
Full class listing Related classes: 12:04 Parasympathomimetic (Cholinergic) Agents, 12:08 Parasympatholytic (Cholinergic Blocking) Agents, 12:20 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 INDICATIONS BRICANYL TURBUHALER (terbutaline sulfate) is indicated as a bronchodilator for the symptomatic relief of bronchial asthma and for relief of reversible bronchospasm which may occur in association with bronchitis and emphysema. 1.1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (≥6 years of age): Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada, the safety and efficacy of BRICANYL TURBUHALER in pediatric patients has been established. Therefore, Health Canada has authorized an indication for pediatric use. BRICANYL TURBUHALER is not recommended for children under the age of 6. 1.2 Geriatrics BRICANYL TURBUHALER should be administered with caution to elderly patients (see Cardiovascular). https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00070898.PDF PM date: NOV 16, 1988 Source product: BRICANYL TURBUHALER; DIN 00786616; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.