Spiriva vs Wixela
What to choose Spiriva or Wixela
Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Wixela is of Control type. Spiriva and Wixela are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Wixela is manufactured by Viatris. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substances of Wixela are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosage for Wixela is 250/50.
The current cost for Spiriva is approximately $423 while actual cost for Wixela is approximately $240, said Maxton Young, an Assistant Professor at the Loma Linda University and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Wixela.
Spiriva and Wixela Comparison
| Spiriva | Wixela | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | Viatris |
| Substance: | Tiotropium | Fluticasone + Salmeterol |
| Dosage: | 9 mcg | 250/50 |
| Avg Price: | $423 | $240 |