MEVACOR vs PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. MEVACOR 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	MEVACOR	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	70/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.30 /30	~$38.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOVASTATIN	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Merck	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd
Dosage forms	Tablet	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

mevacor pitavastatin calcium

Rating

70/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.30 /30

~$38.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LOVASTATIN

PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Merck

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Dosage forms

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, Mevacor or Pitavastatin Calcium?

By our independent rating, Mevacor scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Pitavastatin Calcium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Mevacor or Pitavastatin Calcium?

Mevacor 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 Mevacor and Pitavastatin Calcium?

Mevacor contains Lovastatin, 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.