Symbicort vs Alvesco
What to choose Symbicort or Alvesco
Symbicort is inhaler of type Control while Alvesco is of Control type. Symbicort and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Symbicort and Alvesco are both manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca. The main substances of Symbicort are Budesonide and Formoterol. The available dosages for Symbicort are 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.
The actual price for Symbicort is around $359 while actual price for Alvesco is approximately $270, said Yahir Reed, an Instructor at the California State University, San Marcos and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Symbicort and Alvesco.
Symbicort and Alvesco Comparison
| Symbicort | Alvesco | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Budesonide + Formoterol | Ciclesonide |
| Dosage: | 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6 | 80 mcg, 160 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $359 | $270 |