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Atorvastatin vs Pitavastatin

Compare Atorvastatin and Pitavastatin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

AtorvastatinPitavastatin
Drug classHMG-CoA Reductase InhibitorHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Used to treatCoronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, HypertriglyceridemiaHigh cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia
Generic priceFrom $0.023 each, about $0.68 for 30 (10 mg tablet)From $0.90 each, about $27.13 for 30 (1 mg tablet)
Brand priceLipitor: from $13.41 each, about $402 for 30 (10 mg tablet)Livalo: from $10.21 each, about $306 for 30 (2 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandGeneric costs about 91% less than the brand