Breo vs Alvesco
What to choose Breo or Alvesco
Breo is inhaler of type Rescue while Alvesco is of Control type. Breo and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Breo is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Alvesco is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substance of Breo is Vilanterol. The available dosages for Breo are 100/25, 200/25. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.
The average price for Breo is roughly $145 while average price for Alvesco is roughly $270, said Jayden Edwards, an Instructor at the Northern Michigan University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Breo and Alvesco.
Breo and Alvesco Comparison
Breo | Alvesco | |
---|---|---|
Type: | Rescue | Control |
Manufacturer: | GSK | AstraZeneca |
Substance: | Vilanterol | Ciclesonide |
Dosage: | 100/25, 200/25 | 80 mcg, 160 mcg |
Avg Price: | $145 | $270 |