Advair vs Qvar
What to choose Advair or Qvar
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Qvar is of Control type. Advair and Qvar are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Qvar is manufactured by Teva. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg.
The current cost for Advair is around $166 while actual cost for Qvar is roughly $276, said Jovanni Parker, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Advair and Qvar.
Advair and Qvar Comparison
| Advair | Qvar | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Teva |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Beclomethasone |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 40 mcg, 80 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $276 |