Qvar vs Combivent
What to choose Qvar or Combivent
Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Qvar and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The actual cost for Qvar is approximately $276 while current cost for Combivent is around $397, said Mauricio Harris, a Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Qvar and Combivent.
Qvar and Combivent Comparison
| Qvar | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Beclomethasone | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 40 mcg, 80 mcg | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $276 | $397 |