What Is Incruse Ellipta? Uses, Dosage, and What You Need to Know in 2026

Incruse Ellipta is a prescription inhaler used every day to help people with COPD breathe more easily. If you've just been prescribed it for the first time — or you're trying to learn more before your next doctor's appointment — this guide answers the most important questions: what it is, what it treats, how to use it, and what to expect.

What Is Incruse Ellipta?

Incruse Ellipta is the brand name for umeclidinium inhalation powder, a prescription medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). It was first approved by the FDA in 2013 and is delivered via the Ellipta dry powder inhaler device — a light grey and light green plastic inhaler containing a pre-loaded strip of 30 foil-sealed powder blisters.

Each blister delivers 62.5 mcg of umeclidinium upon inhalation. Umeclidinium is classified as a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) — a type of anticholinergic bronchodilator that keeps the airways open by relaxing the smooth muscles surrounding them.

What Does Incruse Ellipta Treat?

Incruse Ellipta is FDA-approved for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults. COPD is a group of chronic lung diseases that includes:

• Chronic bronchitis: Long-term inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes with persistent cough and mucus production.
• Emphysema: Damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, reducing the surface area for oxygen exchange and causing breathlessness.

Incruse Ellipta is used for long-term maintenance — meaning you take it every day to reduce symptoms and prevent exacerbations. It is

not a rescue inhaler and will not help if you're having a sudden COPD attack or breathing emergency. Always keep a fast-acting rescue inhaler (like albuterol) available for emergencies.

How Do You Use Incruse Ellipta?

The Ellipta inhaler is designed to be simple to use:

1. Slide the cover down until you hear a click. This loads one dose from the blister strip.
2. Breathe out fully away from the mouthpiece.
3. Place the mouthpiece between your lips and inhale quickly and deeply through your mouth.
4. Hold your breath for about 3–4 seconds, then breathe out slowly.
5. Close the cover. You don't need to shake or prime the inhaler.

Use it once daily, at the same time each day. Never use more than once per 24 hours. The dose counter on the front of the inhaler will show how many doses remain (starting at 30 for a new inhaler).

How Should Incruse Ellipta Be Stored?

Store Incruse Ellipta at room temperature (68°F–77°F / 20°C–25°C). Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct heat and sunlight. Keep the inhaler inside its sealed foil tray until you're ready to use it. Once the foil tray is opened, the inhaler must be used within 6 weeks — even if it still has doses remaining. Write the date you opened it on the inhaler.

Who Should NOT Use Incruse Ellipta?

Incruse Ellipta is contraindicated in patients with:

• Severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins (the inhaler contains lactose monohydrate with milk proteins — anaphylactic reactions have been reported)
• Known hypersensitivity to umeclidinium or any ingredient in the formulation

Use with caution in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, prostatic hyperplasia, or bladder neck obstruction.

What Are the Most Common Side Effects?

The most common side effects (occurring in ≥2% of patients in clinical trials) include nasopharyngitis (8%), upper respiratory tract infection (5%), cough (3%), arthralgia (2%), and pharyngitis (1%). Serious but uncommon side effects include paradoxical bronchospasm, urinary retention, worsening glaucoma, and anaphylaxis. See the full side effects guide for more detail.

How Much Does Incruse Ellipta Cost in 2026?

The retail price of Incruse Ellipta is approximately $350–$415 per 30-day inhaler. With the GSK "Pay No More Than $35" coupon, commercially insured patients pay as little as $35 per fill. GoodRx coupons can reduce the price to approximately $203.90. There is no generic version of Incruse Ellipta available as of 2026. For full savings details, see our Incruse Ellipta savings guide.

Finding Incruse Ellipta Near You

Not all pharmacies stock Incruse Ellipta. If you're having trouble locating it, use medfinder to find a pharmacy near you that can fill your prescription. medfinder contacts pharmacies in your area on your behalf and texts you the results.