Qvar vs Alvesco
What to choose Qvar or Alvesco
Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Alvesco is of Control type. Qvar and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Alvesco is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.
The current cost for Qvar is roughly $276 while average cost for Alvesco is approximately $270, said Ayden Brown, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Redlands and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Qvar and Alvesco.
Qvar and Alvesco Comparison
| Qvar | Alvesco | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Beclomethasone | Ciclesonide |
| Dosage: | 40 mcg, 80 mcg | 80 mcg, 160 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $276 | $270 |