Combivent vs Breo
What to choose Combivent or Breo
Combivent and Breo are inhalers both of Rescue type. Combivent and Breo are both brand inhalers. Combivent is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim, while Breo is manufactured by GSK. The main substances of Combivent are Ipratropium and Albuterol. The available dosage for Combivent is 20/100. The main substance of Breo is Vilanterol. The available dosages for Breo are 100/25, 200/25.
The actual cost for Combivent is approximately $397 per inhaler while actual price for Breo is roughly $145 per inhaler, said Ace Kelly, a Research Associate at the University of Texas at Tyler and a Medical Director at a clinic that uses Combivent and Breo.
Combivent and Breo Comparison
| Combivent | Breo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Boehringer Ingelheim | GSK |
| Substance: | Ipratropium + Albuterol | Vilanterol |
| Dosage: | 20/100 | 100/25, 200/25 |
| Avg Price: | $397 | $145 |