Spiriva vs Qvar
What to choose Spiriva or Qvar
Spiriva and Qvar are inhalers both of Control type. Spiriva and Qvar are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Qvar is manufactured by Teva. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg.
The average price for Spiriva is around $423 per inhaler while average cost for Qvar is roughly $276 per inhaler, said Kannon Smith, an Associate Professor at the James Madison University and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Qvar.
Spiriva and Qvar Comparison
| Spiriva | Qvar | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | Teva |
| Substance: | Tiotropium | Beclomethasone |
| Dosage: | 9 mcg | 40 mcg, 80 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $423 | $276 |