NIKITA vs PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NIKITA 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	NIKITA	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	64/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$38.04 /30	~$38.04 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PITAVASTATIN SODIUM	PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Lupin	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	about 12 hours
Treats	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

nikita pitavastatin calcium

Rating

64/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$38.04 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PITAVASTATIN SODIUM

PITAVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Lupin

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

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 better-rated, Nikita or Pitavastatin Calcium?

By our independent rating, Pitavastatin Calcium scores higher — 3.4 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Nikita. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Nikita or Pitavastatin Calcium?

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 Nikita and Pitavastatin Calcium?

Nikita contains Pitavastatin Sodium, 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.