Rosuvastatin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM, Rosuvastatin, Crestor
Rosuvastatin is available as a generic, making it very affordable. Using discount cards or pharmacy savings programs can further reduce the cost to as low as $10 per month.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Rosuvastatin is available as a generic, making it very affordable. Using discount cards or pharmacy savings programs can further reduce the cost to as low as $10 per month.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM(brand) | $10–$40/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
| Rosuvastatin(brand) | $10–$40/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
| Crestor(brand) | $10–$40/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Rosuvastatin. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
Ways to Save on Rosuvastatin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of rosuvastatin at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides rosuvastatin at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover rosuvastatin . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford rosuvastatin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rosuvastatin Cost
What is ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Rosuvastatin tablets are an HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor indicated for: adult patients with primary hyperlipidemia and mixed dyslipidemia as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL-C, and TG levels and to increase HDLC ( 1.1 ) pediatric patients 8 to 17 years of age with heterozygous familial hypercholesterotemia (HeFH] to reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C and ApoB after failing an adequate trial of diet therapy ( 1.2 ) adult patients with hypertriglyceridemia as an adjunct to diet ( 1.3 ) adult patients with primary dysbetalipoproteinemia [Type…
What is the recommended dosage for ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Rosuvasta1in tablets can be taken with or without food, at any time of day. ( 2.1 ) Dose range: 5 to 40 mg once daily. Use 40 mg dose only for patients not reaching LDL-C goal with 20 mg. ( 2.1 ) Adult HoFH: Starting dose 20 mg/day. ( 2.1 ) Pediatric patients with HeFH: 5 to 10 mg/day for patients 8 to less than 10 years of age, and 5 to 20 mg/day for patients 10 to 17 years of age. 2.1 General Dosing Information The dose range for rosuvastatin tablets in adults is 5 to 40 mg orally once daily. The usual starting dose is 10 to 20 mg once daily. The usual starting…
How does ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Rosuvastatin is a selective and competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme that converts 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate, a precursor of cholesterol. In vivo studies in animals, and in vitro studies in cultured animal and human cells have shown rosuvastatin to have a high uptake into, and selectivity for, action in the liver, the target organ for cholesterol lowering. In in vivo and in vitro studies, rosuvastatin produces its lipid-modifying effects in two ways. First, it increases the number of hepatic LDL receptors on…
Who should not take ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Rosuvastatin tablets are contraindicated in the following conditions: Patients with a known hypersensitivity to any component of this product. Hypersensitivity reactions including rash, pruritus, urticaria, and angioedema have been reported with rosuvastatin tablets [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. Patients with active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations of hepatic transaminase levels [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ]. Lactation. Limited data indicate that rosuvastatin is present in…
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