Also, external oversight supervises the internal oversight and its activities. There are various structures of oversight and various combinations of its services. Usually the external oversight is performed by standing committees subsidiary to an organizationâs governing legislative body.
One commonly prescribed statin, rosuvastatin (Crestor), has no generic version available. It is as potent as atorvastatin, but also expensive. The patent on Crestor is set to expire in 2016, which may lead to the availability of generic versions. Which is better? Your response to a statin is impossible to predict, though most versions, including available generics, are well-tolerated and effective.
Simvastatin is available generic forms and under the commercial name of Zocor in tablets of 5, 10, 20, 40 and 80 mg. Simvastatin is also available as a combination with ezetimibe under the brand name Vytorin. Common side effects include muscle cramps, joint aches, headache and weakness. Hepatotoxicity.