Wixela vs Alvesco

Wixela vs Alvesco

What to choose Wixela or Alvesco

Wixela is inhaler of type Control while Alvesco is of Control type. Wixela and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Wixela is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Viatris, while Alvesco is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Wixela are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosage for Wixela is 250/50. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.

The average price for Wixela is around $240 while current cost for Alvesco is roughly $270, said Arian Sanchez, an Instructor at the University of Vermont and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Wixela and Alvesco.

Wixela and Alvesco Comparison

Alvesco vs Wixela
Wixela Alvesco
Type: Control Control
Manufacturer: Viatris AstraZeneca
Substance: Fluticasone + Salmeterol Ciclesonide
Dosage: 250/50 80 mcg, 160 mcg
Avg Price: $240 $270