Statin Comparison Chart--New generics for lovastatin (Mevacor) will hit the market

January 2002

New generics for lovastatin (Mevacor) will hit the market...and trigger another round of formulary changes.

Lovastatin isn't used much anymore...but that will change now that it's the first statin to come in a generic.

Here are the important considerations to think about before switching patients to lovastatin.

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