Advair vs Qvar
What to choose Advair or Qvar
Advair and Qvar are inhalers both of Control type. Advair and Qvar are both brand inhalers. Advair is manufactured by pharmaceutical company GSK, while Qvar is manufactured by Teva. 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 Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg.
The current cost for Advair is roughly $166 per inhaler while average price for Qvar is roughly $276 per inhaler, said Thomas Cooper, a Research Assistant at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Surgeon at a clinic that uses Advair and Qvar.
Advair and Qvar Comparison
| Advair | Qvar | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Control |
| Manufacturer: | GSK | Teva |
| Substance: | Fluticasone + Salmeterol | Beclomethasone |
| Dosage: | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 | 40 mcg, 80 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $166 | $276 |