Advair vs Primatene

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 current price for Advair is approximately $166 while average price for Primatene is around $36, said Rowan Foster, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Physician at a clinic that uses Advair and Primatene.

Advair and Primatene Comparison

Primatene vs Advair
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