LESCOL XL vs NIKITA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LESCOL XL and NIKITA 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	LESCOL XL	NIKITA
Rating	68/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$85.52 /30	~$38.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLUVASTATIN SODIUM	PITAVASTATIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Sandoz	Lupin
Dosage forms	Tablet, extended release	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 12 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

lescol xl nikita

Rating

68/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$85.52 /30

~$38.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FLUVASTATIN SODIUM

PITAVASTATIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Lupin

Dosage forms

Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 12 hours

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lescol XL or Nikita?

By our independent rating, Lescol XL scores higher — 3.4 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Nikita. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Lescol XL or Nikita?

Nikita costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $38.04 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 Lescol XL and Nikita?

Lescol XL contains Fluvastatin Sodium, while Nikita contains Pitavastatin 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.