Lipid Tracker

Therapies

Atorvastatin

What clinical trials found

Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)

High-intensity statin, first-line therapy for most people with elevated LDL. Generic, widely available. TNT showed intensive atorvastatin dosing reduced major cardiovascular events versus lower-dose therapy.

TNT (Treating to New Targets)

Atorvastatin

2 community reports

Outcome

  • Stopped-side effects50% (n=1)
  • Effective w/ side effects50% (n=1)
  • Based on 2 reports

Would recommend

  • No50% (n=1)
  • Mixed50% (n=1)
  • Based on 2 reports

Coverage outcome

  • No prior auth needed100% (n=2)
  • Based on 2 reports

Price paid per month

$9 – $10, median $10 (n=2)

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