LIPITOR vs PRAVACHOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LIPITOR and PRAVACHOL 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	LIPITOR	PRAVACHOL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.92 /30	~$2.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM	PRAVASTATIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Upjohn	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 14 hours	about 1.8 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

lipitor pravachol

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.92 /30

~$2.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Upjohn

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 14 hours

about 1.8 hours

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lipitor or Pravachol?

Lipitor costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.92 vs $2.02 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 Lipitor and Pravachol?

Lipitor contains Atorvastatin Calcium, while Pravachol contains Pravastatin 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.