Pitavastatin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Pitavastatin, pitavastatin calcium, Livalo
Since pitavastatin is only available as a brand-name drug, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards may also offer some savings.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
Discount coupons may reduce out-of-pocket costs
Cost Overview
Since pitavastatin is only available as a brand-name drug, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards may also offer some savings.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pitavastatin(brand) | $200–$500/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
| pitavastatin calcium(brand) | $200–$500/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
| Livalo(brand) | $200–$500/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Pitavastatin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of pitavastatin at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides pitavastatin at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover pitavastatin . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford pitavastatin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pitavastatin Cost
What is PITAVASTATIN used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pitavastatin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). Pitavastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: ( 1 ) Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
What is the recommended dosage for PITAVASTATIN?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take orally once daily with or without food at the same time each day. ( 2.1 ) For patients requiring a high-intensity statin or are unable to achieve their LDL-C goal receiving pitavastatin tablets 4 mg daily, prescribe alternative LDL-C-lowering treatment. ( 2.1 ) Assess LDL-C when clinically appropriate, as early as 4 weeks after initiation of pitavastatin tablets, and adjust the dosage if necessary. ( 2.1 ) Recommended dosage is 2 mg to 4 mg once daily. Maximum recommended dosage is 4 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) Recommended starting dosage for patients with…
How does PITAVASTATIN work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Pitavastatin is an inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, a rate-limiting step in the biosynthetic pathway for cholesterol. As a result, the expression of LDL-receptors followed by the uptake of LDL from blood to liver is accelerated and then the plasma TC decreases. Sustained inhibition of cholesterol synthesis in the liver also decreases levels of very low density lipoproteins.
Who should not take PITAVASTATIN?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Pitavastatin tablets are contraindicated in the following conditions: Concomitant use of cyclosporine [see Drug Interactions (7) ]. Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . Hypersensitivity to pitavastatin or any excipents in pitavastatin tablets. Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema, rash, pruritus, and urticaria have been reported with pitavastatin tablets [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Cyclosporine ( 4 , 7 ) Active liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis ( 4 , 5.3 ) Hypersensitivity to pitavastatin or any…
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