Yes, there are cheaper alternatives to Crestor (rosuvastatin), a medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease. These alternatives include both generic and brand-name drugs.

Generic rosuvastatin is available in the United States and is typically less expensive than Crestor. According to DrugPatentWatch.com, the patent for Crestor expired in the US in August 2016 [1], allowing other manufacturers to produce and sell generic rosuvastatin. As a result, the cost of rosuvastatin has decreased significantly since 2016.

Additionally, there are other brand-name statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, that may be cheaper than Crestor, depending on insurance coverage and other factors. These alternatives include atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), lovastatin (Mevacor), and fluvastatin (Lescol) [2].

It is essential to consult a healthcare provider before switching medications or starting a new medication, as individual patient needs, drug interactions, and potential side effects must be considered.

Sources:

1. DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Rosuvastatin Calcium. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/rosuvastatin-calcium
2. Mayo Clinic. (2021, April 23). Statins: Are there alternatives? Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statins/art-20045773