Spiriva vs Symbicort
What to choose Spiriva or Symbicort
Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Symbicort is of Control type. Spiriva and Symbicort are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Symbicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substances of Symbicort are Budesonide and Formoterol. The available dosages for Symbicort are 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6.
The current cost for Spiriva is roughly $423 while current cost for Symbicort is approximately $359, said Alonso Hall, an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and a Physician at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Symbicort.
Spiriva and Symbicort Comparison
| Spiriva | Symbicort | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Tiotropium | Budesonide + Formoterol |
| Dosage: | 9 mcg | 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6 |
| Avg Price: | $423 | $359 |