Pitavastatin
Hmg Coa Reductase Inhibitors
- Drug class
- Hmg Coa Reductase Inhibitors
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 7
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Pitavastatin is a medication belonging to the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor class of drugs [1]. It is prescribed as a supplement to diet to help lower levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) [1].
This medication is approved for use in adults diagnosed with primary hyperlipidemia, a condition characterized by abnormally high levels of lipids in the blood [1]. It is also indicated for adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that causes high cholesterol levels from a young age [1]. While pediatric use information is available, this specific product is not labeled with that information due to marketing exclusivity rights [1].
This active ingredient is available under various brand names [1].
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 6 | May 9, 2025 |
| US United States | FDA | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
6 products
Uses
Alipza is indicated for the reduction of elevated total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C, in adults, adolescents and children aged 6 years or older with primary hypercholesterolaemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, and combined (mixed) dyslipidaemia, when response to diet and other non- pharmacological measures is inadequate.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pitavastatin tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: Adult with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
Pediatric use information is approved for Kowa Co Ltd’s LIVALO (pitavastatin) tablets. However, due to Kowa Co Ltd’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. Pitavastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: ( 1 ) Adult patients with primary hyperlipidemia.
Adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
How to take
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Pitavastatin. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL323630004 · revised May 9, 2025
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0f11ee80-871e-4f… · revised January 16, 2026 [PDF]
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