Breo vs Spiriva
What to choose Breo or Spiriva
Breo is inhaler of type Rescue while Spiriva is of Control type. Breo and Spiriva are both brand inhalers. Breo is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Spiriva is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Breo is Vilanterol. The available dosages for Breo are 100/25, 200/25. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg.
The current cost for Breo is roughly $145 while average price for Spiriva is around $423, said Aries Wood, a Research Associate at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Breo and Spiriva.
Breo and Spiriva Comparison
| Breo | Spiriva | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Control |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Vilanterol | Tiotropium |
| Dosage: | 100/25, 200/25 | 9 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $145 | $423 |