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Statins, Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance

Why Choose ZYPITAMAG

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Key Features of ZYPITAMAG (pitavastatin)


ZYPITAMAG is a third-generation statin that is used with diet and exercise to lower cholesterol in adults.

  • Efficacy – Up to 45% reduction in LDL-C with 4 mg (highest dose).1
  • Tolerability – 3.1% myalgia rates at 4 mg.1
  • Compliance – 43% improvement in adherence through Marley Drug compared to local pharmacies2
  • Metabolism – Less dependent on CYP450 than most statins, meaning it's less likely to interact with other medications1
  • Glycemic Impact – Pitavastatin has a minimal effect on fasting blood glucose (a 2.1% increase from baseline) compared to atorvastatin which showed a 7.2% increase.1,3

Pitavastatin vs. Atorvastatin in T2DM


Moderate intensity statins are Class I recommend in diabetic patients aged 40-75 with LDL-C ≥ 70 mg/dL.4

A study compared atorvastatin and pitavastatin in people with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.3


While both medications were similarly effective at lowering cholesterol, pitavastatin (4mg) had a much smaller impact on blood sugar levels. Pitavastatin increased fasting glucose by only 2.1% from baseline, whereas atorvastatin (20mg) raised it by 7.2%.


Atorvastatin vs Pitavastatin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Cholesterol Lowering Effect
Atorvastatin vs Pitavastatin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Fasting Blood Glucose Effect

Accessing ZYPITAMAG


We will decide the most cost-effective option for you—whether it's through insurance or by cash. No matter what, the most you will pay for ZYPITAMAG is $1.30/day or $39/month.

Plus enjoy free home delivery on all orders.


All Patients are Enrolled in our Statin Adherence Program

  • Weekly educational emails
  • Pharmacy consultations
  • Phone, text, and mail refill reminders


The Result?

43% higher adherence rates for ZYPITAMAG at Marley Drug than your local pharmacy2.

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ZYPITAMAG May Have Less of an Effect on New-Onset Diabetes8


Pitavastatin (2 to 4 mg), rosuvastatin (5 to 10mg) and atorvastatin (10 and 20mg) were compared for their effects of new onset diabetes in patients with a recent myocardial infarction.8


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Refences

1 ZYPITAMAG® [prescribing information]. Ahmedabad, India: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd.; January 2024
2 Data on File
3 Gumprecht J et al. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. 2011;13:1047-1055
4 Grundy SM, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019;73(24): e285-e350
5 Choi JY et al. American Journal of Cardiology. 2018;S0002-9149(18)31257-8


Atorvastatin vs Pitavastatin Cholesterol Reduction
Statin Comparison Drug Interactions
Statins Effects on Blood Glucose Atoravastatin vs Pitavastatin