Spiriva vs Qvar
What to choose Spiriva or Qvar
Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Qvar is of Control type. Spiriva and Qvar are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Qvar is manufactured by Teva. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg.
The current price for Spiriva is roughly $423 while actual cost for Qvar is approximately $276, said Malik Jones, an Assistant Professor at the University of South Dakota and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Qvar.
Spiriva and Qvar Comparison
| Spiriva | Qvar | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | Teva |
| Substance: | Tiotropium | Beclomethasone |
| Dosage: | 9 mcg | 40 mcg, 80 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $423 | $276 |