Pulmicort vs ProAir
What to choose Pulmicort or ProAir
Pulmicort and ProAir are inhalers both of Rescue type. Pulmicort and ProAir are both brand inhalers. Pulmicort is manufactured by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, while ProAir is manufactured by Teva. The main substance of Pulmicort is Budesonide. The available dosages for Pulmicort are 180 mcg, 90 mcg. The main substance of ProAir is Albuterol. The available dosages for ProAir are 90mcg, 108mcg.
The average price for Pulmicort is roughly $281 per inhaler while current cost for ProAir is roughly $67 per inhaler, said Salvatore Morgan, an Adjunct Professor at the Phillips University and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Pulmicort and ProAir.
Pulmicort and ProAir Comparison
| Pulmicort | ProAir | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Rescue | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | AstraZeneca | Teva |
| Substance: | Budesonide | Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 180 mcg, 90 mcg | 90mcg, 108mcg |
| Avg Price: | $281 | $67 |