LIVALO vs LOVASTATIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LIVALO 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	LIVALO	LOVASTATIN
Rating	New	62/100
Pharmacy pays	~$38.04 /30	~$1.30 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM	LOVASTATIN
Manufacturer	Kowa Co	Lupin
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 hours	—
Treats	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

livalo lovastatin

Rating

New

62/100

Pharmacy pays

~$38.04 /30

~$1.30 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

LOVASTATIN

Manufacturer

Kowa Co

Lupin

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours

—

Treats

Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Livalo or Lovastatin?

Lovastatin costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.30 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 Livalo and Lovastatin?

Livalo contains Pitavastatin Calcium, 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.