Spiriva vs Symbicort

Spiriva vs Symbicort

What to choose Spiriva or Symbicort

Spiriva is inhaler of type Control while Symbicort is of Control type. Spiriva and Symbicort are both brand inhalers. Spiriva is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Symbicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg. 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 average cost for Spiriva is around $423 while current cost for Symbicort is approximately $359, said Kyle Cooper, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Physician at a clinic that uses Spiriva and Symbicort.

Spiriva and Symbicort Comparison

Symbicort vs Spiriva
Spiriva Symbicort
Type: Control Control
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim AstraZeneca
Substance: Tiotropium Budesonide + Formoterol
Dosage: 9 mcg 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6
Avg Price: $423 $359