Fasenra (Benralizumab)

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription

What if I find a lower price with another pharmacy?

We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!

Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

Terms & Conditions of Program

  • Guaranteed lowest price is only valid at the time of sale.
  • We will only match the current advertised price.
  • Products must be identical and in stock at the time of placing an order with a licensed mail order pharmacy. They must be an online Canadian pharmacy with an address in Canada.
  • Products must be authentic in brand and size (same manufacturer, same country of manufacture, same pack size, same strength and same quantity).
  • Products must be new. We cannot match the price of any used, short expiry or expired product.
  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Fasenra is a prescription medication to treat asthma and given as an injection for eosinophilic asthma treatment where activated white blood cells (eosinophils) cause inflammation of the airways into the lungs. The standard asthma attack symptoms of breathing difficulties, wheezing, and chest pain / tightness apply but the cause of the asthma is different and there is not the same connection to inflammation or muscle constriction. The active ingredient in Fasenra is Benralizumab and it works by binding to the interleukin-5 receptor in the eosinophils and signaling the body’s immune system to attack and eliminate those cells.

Directions

For most patients Fasenra dosing will have them administering 1 injection every 8 weeks

Medication may be self-administered, or you can arrange to have a doctor give it to you

Fasenra pen should be allowed to warm up to room temperature for 30 minutes prior to injection

Use Fasenra pen within 14 days of being removed from refrigerator

Use viewing window on pen to confirm medication in it is clear and colorless before injection

Injection spot can be back of upper arms, abdomen (excluding 2” radius around navel), or upper things

Administration

Pull cap off pen and retain it to cover needle after injection

Pinch skin at injection site to create a firm injection surface

Place needle guard of Fasenra pen flat against your skin at a 90-degree angle

Press down firmly and listen for an audible ‘click’ sound that indicates the injection has begun

Hold down for approximately 15 seconds and wait to hear 2nd click sound that indicates your injection has been completed

Lift Fasenra pen straight up and look to see needle guard come back down to cover needle

Viewing window should be fully filled with green bar if entire injection has been fully administered

Dispose of pen properly

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Fasenra is Benralizumab

Cautions

For use with ages 12 and up

Inform your doctor if you are taking any oral or inhaled corticosteroid medications or if you have a parasitic (helminth) infection before starting on Fasenra

You should not stop using this medication suddenly as it would create the risk of adrenal crisis. If you are going to stop taking Fasenra it should only be done on a schedule as determined by a doctor

Fasenra must be stored in the refrigerator at between 36 degrees F and 46 degrees F. Do not freeze

Fasenra can be stored at room temperature (up to 77 degrees F) for up to 14 days

Be aware of expiry date for medication

Interactions

No drug interaction risks have been established between Fasenra and other Rx or OTC medications, but you should always inform your doctor of all medications you are currently taking before getting a prescription and proceeding to buy Fasenra injection online.

Side Effects

Fasenra side effects are possible, and some users may have injection site pain, headache, mild fever, sore throat, or drug hypersensitivity. If side effects are seen it may be best to stop use and speak to your doctor again about eosinophilic asthma treatment alternatives.




IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

product reviews icon Product Reviews