Lipitor vs Questran
What to choose Lipitor or Questran
Questran is pill of type Not A Statin while Lipitor is of Statin type. Questran and Lipitor are both brand pills. Questran is manufactured by pharmaceutical company Par Pharmaceuticals, while Lipitor is manufactured by Pfizer. The main substance of Questran is Cholestyramine. The available dosage for Questran is 4gm. The main substance of Lipitor is Atorvastatin. The available dosage for Lipitor is 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg.
The actual cost for Questran is approximately £283 for 60 sachets while current price for Lipitor is roughly £137 for 30 pills, said Bronson Taylor, an Associate Professor at the Indiana University System and a Patient Representative at a clinic that uses Questran and Lipitor.
Lipitor and Questran Comparison
| Lipitor | Questran | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Statin | Not A Statin |
| Manufacturer: | Pfizer | Par Pharmaceuticals |
| Substance: | Atorvastatin | Cholestyramine |
| Dosage: | 10mg / 20mg / 40mg / 80mg | 4gm |
| Average Price: | £137 for 30 pills | £283 for 60 sachets |