LESCOL XL vs PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LESCOL XL 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	LESCOL XL	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	68/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$85.52 /30	~$38.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLUVASTATIN SODIUM	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Sandoz	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
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 pitavastatin calcium

Rating

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$85.52 /30

~$38.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FLUVASTATIN SODIUM

PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

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 Pitavastatin Calcium?

Lescol XL and Pitavastatin Calcium are tied at 3.4 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Lescol XL or Pitavastatin Calcium?

Pitavastatin Calcium 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 Pitavastatin Calcium?

Lescol XL contains Fluvastatin Sodium, 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.