Qvar vs Ventolin
What to choose Qvar or Ventolin
Qvar is inhaler of type Control while Ventolin is of Rescue type. Qvar and Ventolin are both brand inhalers. Qvar is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Teva, while Ventolin is manufactured by GSK. The main substance of Qvar is Beclomethasone. The available dosages for Qvar are 40 mcg, 80 mcg. The main substance of Ventolin is Albuterol. The available dosage for Ventolin is 100 mcg.
The actual cost for Qvar is roughly $276 per inhaler while average cost for Ventolin is approximately $30 per inhaler, said Weston Reed, an Associate Professor at the Saint John's University (NY) and an Advanced Medical Support Assistant at a clinic that uses Qvar and Ventolin.
Qvar and Ventolin Comparison
| Qvar | Ventolin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Control | Rescue |
| Manufacturer: | Teva | GSK |
| Substance: | Beclomethasone | Albuterol |
| Dosage: | 40 mcg, 80 mcg | 100 mcg |
| Avg Price: | $276 | $30 |