Advair vs Primatene

Advair vs Primatene

What to choose Advair or Primatene

Advair is inhaler of type Control while Primatene is of Rescue type. Advair and Primatene are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Primatene is manufactured by Amphastar Pharmaceuticals. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. The main substance of Primatene is Epinephrine. The available dosage for Primatene is 0.22 mg.

The actual cost for Advair is around $166 while current price for Primatene is roughly $36, said Jeffrey Robinson, an Adjunct Professor at the Olivet Nazarene University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Advair and Primatene.

Advair and Primatene Comparison

Primatene vs Advair
Advair Primatene
Type: Control Rescue
Manufacturer: GSK Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
Substance: Fluticasone + Salmeterol Epinephrine
Dosage: 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 0.22 mg
Avg Price: $166 $36