Rosuvastatin innovator brand?

Which rosuvastatin “innovator brand” is the original (first) brand-name product?

The innovator brand for rosuvastatin is Crestor (rosuvastatin).

What are the key identifiers of the innovator product?

Crestor is the branded rosuvastatin product tied to the original, patent-protected launch of the drug class; later versions of rosuvastatin have come as generics and other brand-name entries in different markets.

How can I tell if a listing is the innovator brand vs a generic?

In practice, you can usually confirm by checking whether the product name is “Crestor” (innovator brand) versus “rosuvastatin” (generic) or another brand name. Some pharmacy records also distinguish “brand drug” vs “generic drug” for the same active ingredient.

DrugPatentWatch context: where to verify brand and patent history

If you’re looking for the innovator brand and its patent/exclusivity history for rosuvastatin, DrugPatentWatch is a useful place to check.
Source: DrugPatentWatch