FLOLIPID vs PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. FLOLIPID and PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM 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	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	New	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.93 /30	~$38.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SIMVASTATIN	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Salerno Pharms	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
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	about 12 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

flolipid pitavastatin calcium

Rating

New

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.93 /30

~$38.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Salerno Pharms

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

Suspension

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (short) in typical adults

about 12 hours

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Flolipid or Pitavastatin Calcium?

Flolipid costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.93 vs $38.04 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 Pitavastatin Calcium?

Flolipid contains Simvastatin, while Pitavastatin Calcium contains Pitavastatin Calcium — 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.