PRAVACHOL vs ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. PRAVACHOL 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	PRAVACHOL	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	72/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$2.02 /30	~$1.37 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PRAVASTATIN SODIUM	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Bristol Myers Squibb	Lupin
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.8 hours	about 19 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

pravachol rosuvastatin calcium

Rating

72/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$2.02 /30

~$1.37 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PRAVASTATIN SODIUM

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Bristol Myers Squibb

Lupin

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.8 hours

about 19 hours

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Pravachol or Rosuvastatin Calcium?

By our independent rating, Pravachol scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Rosuvastatin Calcium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Pravachol or Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Rosuvastatin Calcium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.37 vs $2.02 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 Pravachol and Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Pravachol contains Pravastatin 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.