- In this report
- Overview
- When do you need treatment?
- Statin comparison
- Our Best Buy statins
- What your readings mean
- How low should you go?
- How safe are statins?
TREATMENTS RATED
Find out which therapies work best for high cholesterol.
COST-EFFECTIVE DRUGS
Learn more from our Best Buy Drugs report.
March 2009
Statin comparison
The table shows typical monthly cost for the 20mg version of each drug. Prices, for February 2008, were derived from data by Wolters Kluwer Health Pharmaceutical Audit Suite.
| Drug | Average LDL Lowering | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Crestor 20mg | 52-55% | $125 |
| Lescol 20mg | 22% | $96 |
| Lipitor 20mg | 42-46% | $145 |
| Lovastatin 20mg | 24-27% | $18 |
| Pravastatin 20mg | 23-29% | $65 |
| Simvastatin 20mg | 30-40% | $70 |
| Vytorin 20mg | 52% | $120 |
