ZOCOR vs ZYPITAMAG

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 9, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ZOCOR and ZYPITAMAG 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	ZOCOR	ZYPITAMAG
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$0.94 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SIMVASTATIN	PITAVASTATIN MAGNESIUM
Manufacturer	Organon	Medicure
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours (short) in typical adults	about 12 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

zocor zypitamag

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$0.94 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

SIMVASTATIN

PITAVASTATIN MAGNESIUM

Manufacturer

Organon

Medicure

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (short) in typical adults

about 12 hours

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Zocor and Zypitamag?

Zocor contains Simvastatin, while Zypitamag contains Pitavastatin Magnesium — 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.