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What Is Simvastatin Generic For?
Clinical trial: comparison of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin in treating high cholesterol
Pfizer Inc. is currently sponsoring a study to compare the effectiveness of torcetrapib/atorvastatin to simvastatin (Zocor) in patients with high cholesterol. This national study is currently recruiting patients.
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New generic Zocor could save consumers and insurers billions
New generic formulas of Zocor (simvastatin) may provide consumers and insurance companies the unique opportunity to save "billions," says the Blue... Read more »
Study: Generic statins effective for most cholesterol patients...
Generic statins such as simvastatin provide the same cardiovascular benefits to the majority of high-cholesterol patients as more expensive statins,... Read more »
FDA approves generic Zocor
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic form of Zocor for treating high cholesterol. The FDA stated that the approval... Read more »
Vytorin no better than generic, study finds
New research has found that the combination cholesterol med Vytorin is no more effective than a high dose of one of its components that's available... Read more »
Brand-name Zocor priced lower than some new generics
In an effort to compete with new generic formulas, Zocor maker Merck will continue to sell the brand-name form of the drug at a reduced price for the... Read more »
Common Prescription Drugs with Generic Alternatives
Keeping down prescription costs If you've recently been prescribed a medication, you may be daunted by the costs of some of these drugs. But take heart -- many of the most commonly used prescription medications have generic formulas, and this can...
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