Qvar vs Pulmicort
What to choose Qvar or Pulmicort
Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Pulmicort is of Rescue type. Qvar and Pulmicort are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Pulmicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substance of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg.
The average price for Qvar is around $276 while current price for Pulmicort is roughly $281, said Rhys Harris, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vermont and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Qvar and Pulmicort.
Qvar and Pulmicort Comparison
| Qvar | Pulmicort | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Beclomethasone | Budesonide |
| Dosage: | 40 mcg, 80 mcg | 180 mcg, 90 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $276 | $281 |