NIKITA vs ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. NIKITA and ROSUVASTATIN 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	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	64/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$38.04 /30	~$1.37 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PITAVASTATIN SODIUM	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Lupin	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 19 hours
Treats	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

nikita rosuvastatin calcium

Rating

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$38.04 /30

~$1.37 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PITAVASTATIN SODIUM

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Lupin

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours

about 19 hours

Treats

Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Nikita or Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Nikita and Rosuvastatin Calcium are tied at 3.2 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Nikita or Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Rosuvastatin Calcium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.37 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 Nikita and Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Nikita contains Pitavastatin Sodium, while Rosuvastatin Calcium contains Rosuvastatin 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.