Advair vs Symbicort
What to choose Advair or Symbicort
Advair is inhaler of type Control while Symbicort is of Control type. Advair and Symbicort are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Symbicort is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Advair are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosages for Advair are 100/50, 250/50, 500/50. 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 actual cost for Advair is around $166 while average cost for Symbicort is approximately $359, said Liam Ross, an Assistant Professor at the University of Maine at Fort Kent and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Advair and Symbicort.
Advair and Symbicort Comparison
| Advair | Symbicort | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | AstraZeneca |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Budesonide + Formoterol |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6 |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $359 |