Qvar vs Combivent

Qvar vs Combivent

What to choose Qvar or Combivent

Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Qvar and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.

The average cost for Qvar is around $276 while average price for Combivent is approximately $397, said Forest Murphy, an Associate Professor at the Saint John's University (MN) and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Qvar and Combivent.

Qvar and Combivent Comparison

Combivent vs Qvar
Qvar Combivent
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: Teva Boehringer Ingelheim
Substance: Beclomethasone Ipratropium + Albuterol
Dosage: 40 mcg, 80 mcg 20/100
Avg Price: $276 $397