Gemfibrozil vs Pitavastatin
Compare Gemfibrozil and Pitavastatin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Gemfibrozil | Pitavastatin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor alpha Agonist | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Coronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia | High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia |
| Generic price | From $0.10 each, about $3.11 for 30 (600 mg tablet) | From $0.90 each, about $27.13 for 30 (1 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Livalo: from $10.21 each, about $306 for 30 (2 mg tablet) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 91% less than the brand |