Alvesco vs Spiriva
What to choose Alvesco or Spiriva
Alvesco and Spiriva are inhalers both of Control type. Alvesco and Spiriva are both brand inhalers. Alvesco is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while Spiriva is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg. The main substance of Spiriva is Tiotropium. The available dosage for Spiriva is 9 mcg.
The current cost for Alvesco is roughly $270 per inhaler while current price for Spiriva is roughly $423 per inhaler, said Emory Sanchez, a Scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Superior and a Medical Assistant at a clinic that uses Alvesco and Spiriva.
Alvesco and Spiriva Comparison
Alvesco | Spiriva | |
---|---|---|
Type: | Control | Control |
Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Boehringer Ingelheim |
Substance: | Ciclesonide | Tiotropium |
Dosage: | 80 mcg, 160 mcg | 9 mcg |
Avg Price: | $270 | $423 |