Spiriva vs Advair
What to choose Spiriva or Advair
Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Advair is of Control type. Spiriva and Advair are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Advair is manufactured by GSK. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 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 Spiriva is around $423 while average cost for Advair is approximately $166, said Karson Sanders, an Instructor at the University of Georgia and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Advair.
Spiriva and Advair Comparison
| Spiriva | Advair | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | GSK |
| Substance: | Tiotropium | Fluticasone + Salmeterol |
| Dosage: | 9 mcg | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 |
| Avg Price: | $423 | $166 |