Combivent vs Pulmicort
What to choose Combivent or Pulmicort
Combivent is inhaler of type Rescue while Pulmicort is of Rescue type. Combivent and Pulmicort are both brand inhalers. Combivent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Pulmicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100. The main substance of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg.
The actual cost for Combivent is roughly $397 while current price for Pulmicort is roughly $281, said Chaim Reyes, a Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Combivent and Pulmicort.
Combivent and Pulmicort Comparison
| Combivent | Pulmicort | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Ipratropium + Albuterol | Budesonide |
| Dosage: | 20/100 | 180 mcg, 90 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $397 | $281 |