Spiriva vs Symbicort
What to choose Spiriva or Symbicort
Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Symbicort is of Control type. Spiriva and Symbicort are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Symbicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substances of Symbicort are Budesonide and Formoterol. The available dosages for Symbicort are 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6.
The current price for Spiriva is approximately $423 while average cost for Symbicort is approximately $359, said Axel Turner, a Research Assistant at the Delta State University and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Symbicort.
Spiriva and Symbicort Comparison
Spiriva | Symbicort | |
---|---|---|
Type: | Control | Control |
Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | AstraZeneca |
Substance: | Tiotropium | Budesonide + Formoterol |
Dosage: | 9 mcg | 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6 |
Avg Price: | $423 | $359 |