Combivent vs Pulmicort

Combivent vs Pulmicort

What to choose Combivent or Pulmicort

Combivent is inhaler of type Rescue while Pulmicort is of Rescue type. Combivent and Pulmicort are both brand inhalers. Combivent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Pulmicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100. The main substance of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg.

The actual price for Combivent is around $397 while current cost for Pulmicort is roughly $281, said Cristian Ramirez, a Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Combivent and Pulmicort.

Combivent and Pulmicort Comparison

Pulmicort vs Combivent
Combivent Pulmicort
Type: Rescue Rescue
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim AstraZeneca
Substance: Ipratropium + Albuterol Budesonide
Dosage: 20/100 180 mcg, 90 mcg
Avg Price: $397 $281