Wixela vs Alvesco

Wixela vs Alvesco

What to choose Wixela or Alvesco

Wixela and Alvesco are inhalers both of Control type. Wixela and Alvesco are both brand inhalers. Wixela is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Viatris, while Alvesco is manufactured by AstraZeneca. The main substances of Wixela are Fluticasone and Salmeterol. The available dosage for Wixela is 250/50. The main substance of Alvesco is Ciclesonide. The available dosages for Alvesco are 80 mcg, 160 mcg.

The average cost for Wixela is roughly $240 per inhaler while average cost for Alvesco is roughly $270 per inhaler, said Ahmad Phillips, an Instructor at the University of Portland and a Physician at a clinic that uses Wixela and Alvesco.

Wixela and Alvesco Comparison

Alvesco vs Wixela
Wixela Alvesco
Type: Control Control
Manufacturer: Viatris AstraZeneca
Substance: Fluticasone + Salmeterol Ciclesonide
Dosage: 250/50 80 mcg, 160 mcg
Avg Price: $240 $270