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primary HC, with Kaiser Permanente being his secondary/backup.

Now it is called simply MediCare Advantage, Part C, or something like that.

Looking at the box an inhaler came in currently, it says "Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol HFA" 90mcg (per puff) with dose indicator.

The note on the box reads "two puffs per day. 60 day supply." That means like 120 puffs per inhaler. I believe it also reads "Can use up to 8 puffs per day as needed. For more daily puffs, consult your physician."

I think he paid at most $10 each for them, and was allowed two per month (refills were set at 99) at that low co-pay price. Extras were $50 each for the month and required physician approval first.

He used to have a powder inhaler, from Advair, or something like that, but he quit it after a month, saying the powder was awful and didn't really work for him. Plus, it seemed to be more expensive in general than the albuterol which worked just fine for him.