Pulmicort vs Advair
What to choose Pulmicort or Advair
Pulmicort is inhaler of type Rescue while Advair is of Control type. Pulmicort and Advair are both brand inhalers. Pulmicort is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Advair is manufactured by GSK. The main substance of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50.
The actual cost for Pulmicort is around $281 while current cost for Advair is around $166, said Ezekiel Kelly, a Lecturer at the Arkansas State University, Jonesboro and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Pulmicort and Advair.
Pulmicort and Advair Comparison
| Pulmicort | Advair | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Control |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | GSK |
| Substance: | Budesonide | Fluticasone + Salmeterol |
| Dosage: | 180 mcg, 90 mcg | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 |
| Avg Price: | $281 | $166 |