| Statin | High | Moderate | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipid-lowering¢ | ≥50% | 30%–49% | <30% |
| Rosuvastatin | 20–40 mg | 5–10 mg | |
| Atorvastatin | 40–80 mg | 10–20 mg | |
| Simvastatin | 40 mg | 10 mg | |
| Lovastatin | 40 mg | 20 mg | |
| Pravastatin | 40 mg | 10–20 mg | |
| Fluvastatin | 40 mg twice daily | 20–40 mg | |
| Pitavastatin | 2–4 mg | 1 mg |
¢ “LDL-C lowering that should occur with the dosage listed below each intensity.” AHA/ACC
Moderate-intensity statin therapy includes daily treatment with:
Rosuvastatin 5 to 10 mg
Atorvastatin 10 to 20 mg
Simvastatin 40 mg
Lovastatin 40 mg
Pravastatin 40 mg
High-intensity statin therapy includes daily treatment with:
Rosuvastatin 20 to 40 mg
Atorvastatin 40 to 80 mg
Related Article: Statin Equivalent Doses.
References
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/RecommendationStatementFinal/statin-use-in-adults-preventive-medication1
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000625