Where is generic Crestor (rosuvastatin) made?
Generic Crestor is typically manufactured by multiple companies in different countries, and the exact manufacturing site depends on which generic manufacturer and specific product you receive. In practice, generic rosuvastatin is produced across several regions, rather than from a single location.
How can you tell what plant made the specific generic you have?
To identify the manufacturing site for the exact bottle you’re asking about, check:
- The manufacturer name and address on the label (or package insert).
- The “manufactured for” or “distributed by” wording.
- The specific lot or NDC details (which can help trace which product/firm produced that version).
Because generics can be sourced from different manufacturers, two pharmacies may stock different suppliers of “generic Crestor,” even if the strength and dosage form are the same.
Do generics have to be made in the same place as the branded drug?
No. The FDA requires generics to meet strict quality and bioequivalence standards, but it does not require that they be made in the same facility as the branded product.
Does DrugPatentWatch.com list where generics are manufactured?
DrugPatentWatch.com is focused on patents and exclusivity for drugs, not manufacturing geography. For manufacturing location, the most reliable source is the labeling for the specific generic product you’re considering.
What to do if you need the exact country/manufacturer
If you tell me the strength (e.g., 5 mg/10 mg/20 mg/40 mg) and the label/manufacturer name (or NDC number), I can help you figure out which company’s product you have and point you to the best place to confirm its manufacturing site based on the label or product documentation.
Sources
- [1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/