Simvastatin Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: SIMVASTATIN, Zocor
Simvastatin is a widely available and affordable generic. Patients can often find significant savings by using discount cards like GoodRx or checking prices at different pharmacies.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Simvastatin is a widely available and affordable generic. Patients can often find significant savings by using discount cards like GoodRx or checking prices at different pharmacies.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SIMVASTATIN(brand) | $4–$20/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
| Zocor(brand) | $4–$20/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Simvastatin. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
Ways to Save on Simvastatin
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of simvastatin 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 simvastatin 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 simvastatin . 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 simvastatin, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Simvastatin Cost
What is SIMVASTATIN used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Simvastatin tablets USP are an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated as an adjunctive therapy to diet to: • Reduce the risk of total mortality by reducing CHD deaths and reduce the risk of non-fatal myocardial infarction, stroke, and the need for revascularization procedures in patients at high risk of coronary events. ( 1.1 ) • Reduce elevated total-C, LDL-C, Apo B, TG and increase HDL-C in patients with primary hyperlipidemia (heterozygous familial and nonfamilial) and mixed dyslipidemia. ( 1.2 ) • Reduce elevated TG in patients with hypertriglyceridemia and…
What is the recommended dosage for SIMVASTATIN?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Dose range is 5 to 40 mg/day. ( 2.1 ) • Recommended usual starting dose is 10 or 20 mg once a day in the evening. ( 2.1 ) • Recommended starting dose for patients at high risk of CHD is 40 mg/day. ( 2.1 ) • Due to the increased risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, use of the 80-mg dose of simvastatin tablets USP should be restricted to patients who have been taking simvastatin 80 mg chronically (e.g., for 12 months or more) without evidence of muscle toxicity. ( 2.2 ) • Patients who are currently tolerating the 80-mg dose of simvastatin tablets USP who…
How does SIMVASTATIN work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Simvastatin is a prodrug and is hydrolyzed to its active β-hydroxyacid form, simvastatin acid, after administration. Simvastatin is a specific inhibitor of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, an early and rate limiting step in the biosynthetic pathway for cholesterol. In addition, simvastatin reduces VLDL and TG and increases HDL-C.
Who should not take SIMVASTATIN?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Concomitant administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. ( 4 , 5.1 ) • Concomitant administration of gemfibrozil, cyclosporine, or danazol. ( 4 , 5.1 ) • Hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. ( 4 , 6.2 ) • Active liver disease, which may include unexplained persistent elevations in hepatic transaminase levels. ( 4 , 5.2 ) • Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. ( 4 , 8.1 ) • Nursing mothers. ( 4 , 8.3 ) Simvastatin is contraindicated in the following conditions: • Concomitant administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., itraconazole,…
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