Alvesco vs Advair
What to choose Alvesco or Advair
Alvesco is inhaler of type Control while Advair is of Control type. Alvesco and Advair are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Advair is manufactured by GSK. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50.
The current cost for Alvesco is around $270 while actual price for Advair is around $166, said Lawrence Allen, a Research Associate at the Montana State University-Northern and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Advair.
Alvesco and Advair Comparison
| Alvesco | Advair | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | GSK |
| Substance: | Ciclesonide | Fluticasone + Salmeterol |
| Dosage: | 80 mcg, 160 mcg | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 |
| Avg Price: | $270 | $166 |