Zetia vs Lipitor

Zetia vs Lipitor

What to choose Zetia or Lipitor

Lipitor is pill of type Statin while Zetia is of Not A Statin type. Lipitor and Zetia are both brand pills. Lipitor is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, while Zetia is manufactured by Merck & Co. The main substance of Lipitor is Atorvastatin. The available dosage for Lipitor is 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg. The main substance of Zetia is Ezetimibe. The available dosage for Zetia is 10mg.

The actual cost for Lipitor is around A$254 for 30 pills while current cost for Zetia is approximately A$512 for 30 pills, said Boone Scott, a Scientist at the Boston University and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Lipitor and Zetia.

Zetia and Lipitor Comparison

Lipitor vs Zetia
Zetia Lipitor
Type: Not A Statin Statin
Manufacturer: Merck & Co. Pfizer
Substance: Ezetimibe Atorvastatin
Dosage: 10mg 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg
Average Price: A$512 for 30 pills A$254 for 30 pills