LIVALO vs NIKITA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LIVALO 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	LIVALO	NIKITA
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$38.04 /30	~$38.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM	PITAVASTATIN SODIUM
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	about 12 hours
Treats	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

livalo nikita

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$38.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

PITAVASTATIN SODIUM

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

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Livalo or Nikita?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $38.04 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Livalo and Nikita?

Livalo contains Pitavastatin Calcium, 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.