It has been a while coming but here it is….Lipitor is available in generic –atorvastatin!!

Atorvastatin is now the strongest generic available.  It lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) more then any other generic available.  The most used statin medications are simvastatin (generic), Crestor (brand) and Lipitor.  If you physician switches you from one of the other statin drugs, expect a change in the strength of the medications.  For example,  simvastatin 40mg =atorvastatin 20mg and Crestor 5mg =atorvastatin 20mg.

Just a heads up, the price won’t change drastically for at least 6 more months.  This is because only one manufacturer releases a generic to begin with.  We have to wait for a few manufacturers to come out with the generic to drive down the price.  The Lipitor co-pay card to help pay for brand Lipitor.

Have you used the Lipitor co-pay card?  Or generic atorvastatin?  Please leave a comment, we would love for you to share your experience!