Pravastatin brand name?

What brand name is pravastatin sold under?

Pravastatin is commonly sold under the brand name Pravachol.

Are there other brand names for pravastatin?

In many markets, pravastatin is also sold as generics (store brands or “pravastatin” on the label) once the original brand exclusivity ends. The specific brand names vary by country and manufacturer.

What should you look for on the prescription or package?

Check the active ingredient and strength on the label. Even when the product is a brand, the key detail is that it contains pravastatin (typically in strengths such as 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, or 80 mg, depending on the market).

Where does DrugPatentWatch.com fit in?

For brand vs. generic timelines and patent/exclusivity history by market, DrugPatentWatch.com can be a useful reference. You can search there for pravastatin to see what it currently lists for patents and branded products: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

Sources

1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/