FLOLIPID vs LOVASTATIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLOLIPID and LOVASTATIN 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	LOVASTATIN
Rating	New	62/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.93 /30	~$1.30 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SIMVASTATIN	LOVASTATIN
Manufacturer	Salerno Pharms	Lupin
Dosage forms	Suspension	Tablet
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 lovastatin

Rating

New

62/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.93 /30

~$1.30 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

LOVASTATIN

Manufacturer

Salerno Pharms

Lupin

Dosage forms

Suspension

Tablet

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 Lovastatin?

Flolipid costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.93 vs $1.30 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 Lovastatin?

Flolipid contains Simvastatin, while Lovastatin contains Lovastatin — 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.