SPIRIVA vs SPIRIVA RESPIMAT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	SPIRIVA	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$353.74 /30	~$353.74 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE	TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE
Manufacturer	Boehringer Ingelheim	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Capsule	Spray/Inhaler, metered
Drug class	Anticholinergic	Anticholinergic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Pulmonary Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis	Pulmonary Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis

spiriva spiriva respimat

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$353.74 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE

Manufacturer

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Capsule

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Drug class

Anticholinergic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Pulmonary Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Spiriva or Spiriva Respimat?

By our independent rating, Spiriva Respimat scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Spiriva. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Spiriva or Spiriva Respimat?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $353.74 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Spiriva and Spiriva Respimat?

Both Spiriva and Spiriva Respimat share the active ingredient Tiotropium Bromide.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.