Pulmicort vs Dulera
What to choose Pulmicort or Dulera
Pulmicort is inhaler of type Rescue while Dulera is of Control type. Pulmicort and Dulera are both brand inhalers. Pulmicort is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Dulera is manufactured by Merck & Co. The main substance of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg. The main substances of Dulera are Mometasone and Formoterol. The available dosages for Dulera are 100/5, 200/5.
The current cost for Pulmicort is roughly $281 while current cost for Dulera is around $228, said Cody Richardson, a Scholar at the Iowa State University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Pulmicort and Dulera.
Pulmicort and Dulera Comparison
Pulmicort | Dulera | |
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Type: | Rescue | Control |
Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Merck & Co. |
Substance: | Budesonide | Mometasone + Formoterol |
Dosage: | 180 mcg, 90 mcg | 100/5, 200/5 |
Avg Price: | $281 | $228 |