Qvar vs Breo
What to choose Qvar or Breo
Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Breo is of Rescue type. Qvar and Breo are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Breo is manufactured by GSK. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substance of Breo is Vilanterol. The available dosages for Breo are 100/25, 200/25.
The current cost for Qvar is roughly $276 while average price for Breo is roughly $145, said Blaine Edwards, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Sioux Falls and a Physician at a clinic that uses Qvar and Breo.
Qvar and Breo Comparison
| Qvar | Breo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | GSK |
| Substance: | Beclomethasone | Vilanterol |
| Dosage: | 40 mcg, 80 mcg | 100/25, 200/25 |
| Avg Price: | $276 | $145 |