Wixela vs Pulmicort

Wixela vs Pulmicort

What to choose Wixela or Pulmicort

Wixela is inhaler of type Control while Pulmicort is of Rescue type. Wixela and Pulmicort are both brand inhalers. Wixela is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Viatris, while Pulmicort 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 Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg.

The current price for Wixela is roughly $240 while current price for Pulmicort is approximately $281, said Kason Williams, an Adjunct Professor at the Woodbury University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Wixela and Pulmicort.

Wixela and Pulmicort Comparison

Pulmicort vs Wixela
Wixela Pulmicort
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: Viatris AstraZeneca
Substance: Fluticasone + Salmeterol Budesonide
Dosage: 250/50 180 mcg, 90 mcg
Avg Price: $240 $281