2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors)

02 14 2008

2-Azetidinones (Cholesterol absorption inhibitors) are used to reduce cholesterol levels.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Ezetimibe (Zetia, Vytorin*) No
     

*Also contains simvastatin



Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)

02 3 2008

Statins, also known as HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, are cholesterol lowering medications that have been demonstrated to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.  

Three statins are available in generic form.

Medication Name Generic Available Discount Programs
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) No  
Fluvastatin (Lescol) No  
Lovastatin (Mevacor) Yes Walmart | Target | Kroger
Pravastatin (Pravachol) Yes Walmart | Target
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) No  
Simvastatin (Zocor) Yes KMart