FLOLIPID vs LESCOL XL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLOLIPID and LESCOL XL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	FLOLIPID	LESCOL XL
Rating	New	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.93 /30	~$85.52 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SIMVASTATIN	FLUVASTATIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Salerno Pharms	Sandoz
Dosage forms	Suspension	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours (short) in typical adults	—
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

flolipid lescol xl

Rating

New

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.93 /30

~$85.52 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

FLUVASTATIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Salerno Pharms

Sandoz

Dosage forms

Suspension

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (short) in typical adults

—

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Flolipid or Lescol XL?

Flolipid costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.93 vs $85.52 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Flolipid and Lescol XL?

Flolipid contains Simvastatin, while Lescol XL contains Fluvastatin Sodium — they have different active ingredients.

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.