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Icosapent Ethyl vs Simvastatin

Compare Icosapent Ethyl and Simvastatin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

Icosapent EthylSimvastatin
Drug classHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Used to treatCoronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia
Generic priceFrom $0.33 each, about $10.03 for 30 (0.5 gm capsule)From $0.028 each, about $0.84 for 30 (10 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedZocor: from $9.73 each, about $292 for 30 (20 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand