Symbicort vs Combivent
What to choose Symbicort or Combivent
Symbicort is inhaler of type Control while Combivent is of Rescue type. Symbicort and Combivent are both brand inhalers. Symbicort is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Combivent is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. 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 main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100.
The actual price for Symbicort is roughly $359 while current cost for Combivent is around $397, said Brodie Gray, an Assistant Professor at the Buena Vista University and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Symbicort and Combivent.
Symbicort and Combivent Comparison
| Symbicort | Combivent | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Substance: | Budesonide + Formoterol | Ipratropium + Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 100/6, 160/4.5, 200/6, 400/6 | 20/100 |
| Avg Price: | $359 | $397 |