NIACIN vs ZOCOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 5, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NIACIN and ZOCOR 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	NIACIN	ZOCOR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.53 /30	~$0.94 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NIACIN	SIMVASTATIN
Manufacturer	Barr	Organon
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Tablet
Drug class	Nicotinic Acid	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 20 to 45 minutes	about 2 hours (short) in typical adults
Treats	Hypercholesterolemia, Pellagra, Hypertriglyceridemia	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

niacin zocor

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.53 /30

~$0.94 /30

Type

Active ingredient

NIACIN

SIMVASTATIN

Manufacturer

Barr

Organon

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Tablet

Drug class

Nicotinic Acid

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 20 to 45 minutes

about 2 hours (short) in typical adults

Treats

Hypercholesterolemia, Pellagra, Hypertriglyceridemia

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Niacin or Zocor?

Zocor costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.94 vs $7.53 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 Niacin and Zocor?

Niacin contains Niacin, while Zocor contains Simvastatin — 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.