Advair vs Primatene
What to choose Advair or Primatene
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Primatene is of Rescue type. Advair and Primatene are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Primatene is manufactured by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals. 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 Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg.
The actual price for Advair is around $166 while current price for Primatene is roughly $36, said Hugo Bell, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Alaska-Southeast and a Physician at a clinic that uses Advair and Primatene.
Advair and Primatene Comparison
| Advair | Primatene | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Epinephrine |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 0.22 mg |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $36 |