Vytorin vs Lipitor
What to choose Vytorin or Lipitor
Vytorin and Lipitor are pills both of Statin type. Vytorin and Lipitor are both brand pills. Vytorin is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Merck & Co., while Lipitor is manufactured by Pfizer. The main substances of Vytorin are Ezetimibe and Simvastatin. The available dosage for Vytorin is 10/10 mg; 10/40 mg; 10/80 mg. The main substance of Lipitor is Atorvastatin. The available dosage for Lipitor is 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg.
The current cost for Vytorin is around NZ$625 for 30 pills while average cost for Lipitor is around NZ$263 for 30 pills, said Hugh Mitchell, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Christian Brothers University and a Physician at a clinic that uses Vytorin and Lipitor.
Vytorin and Lipitor Comparison
| Vytorin | Lipitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Statin | Statin |
| Manufacturer: | Merck & Co. | Pfizer |
| Substance: | Ezetimibe + Simvastatin | Atorvastatin |
| Dosage: | 10/10 mg; 10/40 mg; 10/80 mg | 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg |
| Average Price: | NZ$625 for 30 pills | NZ$263 for 30 pills |