Americans spent $30 billion dollars on statins in 2006.   Statins are a class of cholesterol lowering drugs that are highly effective and generally safe medications.  There are several statins available with a prescription in the US.

Pravachol and Zocor will lost its patent protect in April 2006 and June 2006, respectively.  With two of the highest selling prescription medications going generic in 2006, American can save literally BILLIONS of dollars each year.

However this is still only part of the equation that can save Americans Billions!  The clinical difference between Lipitor and Zocor/Pravachol is very small with only approximately 10% of current Lipitor patients needing the extra LDL lowering punch.