Dose Conversion Table for Statins:

LOVASTATIN PRAVASTATIN SIMVASTATIN

% LDL Reduction (MEVACOR*) (PRAVACHOL*) (ZOCOR*) LESCOL LIPITOR CRESTOR VYTORIN
25-32% 20 MG 20MG 10MG 40MG - - -
31-39% 40MG 40MG 20MG 80MG 10MG - -
37-45% 80MG 80MG 40MG - 20MG 5MG 10/10
48-52% - - 80MG - 40MG 10MG 10/20
55-60% - - - - 80MG 20MG 10/40
60-63% - - - - - 40MG 10/80
*TRADE NAMES WITH AB EQUIVALENT GENERICS AVAILABLE

White Zone- Available Generically

Black Zone - Brands that have dose equivalent generics available WILL require patient to try a generic before covered
Dark Gray Zone - Brands that have only high-dose generic alternative available WILL NOT require patient to try a generic for coverage
Light Gray Zone - Brands that have no equivalent generics available - WILL NOT require patient to try a generic for coverage

Derived from respective Product Package Insert / Drug Class Review: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) VHA
Pharmacy Benefit Management Strategic Healthcare Group and the Medical Advisory Panel