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. 2018 Dec 13;14:2425–2435. doi: 10.2147/TCRM.S180783

Table S1.

Stain dose intensity categories (low, moderate, and high)

Statin therapy Daily dose
Low intensity Moderate intensity High intensity Intensity classifications of atypical doses
Atorvastatin <10 mg/day 10 to <40 mg/day ≥40 mg/day 30 mg/day = moderate
Fluvastatin <80 mg/day 80 mg/day NA 10 mg/day = low
Lovastatin <40 mg/day ≥40 mg/day NA 10 mg/day = low 80 mg/day = moderate
Pitavastatin <2 mg/day ≥2 mg/day NA
Pravastatin <40 mg/day ≥40 mg/day NA <10 mg/day = low
Rosuvastatin <5 mg/day 5 to <20 mg/day ≥20 mg/day <5 mg/day = low 15 mg/day = moderate
Simvastatin <20 mg/day 20 to <80 mg/day ≥80 mg/day <20 mg/day = low >40 to <80 mg/day = moderate ≥80 mg/day = high

Abbreviation: NA, not applicable.