Budesonide / Formoterol vs Fluticasone / Vilanterol
Compare Budesonide / Formoterol and Fluticasone / Vilanterol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Budesonide / Formoterol | Fluticasone / Vilanterol | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid, beta2-Adrenergic Agonist | Corticosteroid, beta2-Adrenergic Agonist |
| Used to treat | Asthma, Bronchial spasm, Inflammatory bowel diseases, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial | Obstructive sleep apnea, Rhinitis, allergic, perennial |
| Generic price | From $15.67 per gram (80-4.5) | From $3.90 per item (100-25) |
| Brand price | Symbicort: from $19.28 per gram (80-4.5 mcg inhaler) | Breo Ellipta: from $6.48 per item (50-25 mcg inhaler) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 19% less than the brand | Generic costs about 40% less than the brand |