Rosuvastatin generic name?

What is the generic name for rosuvastatin?

Rosuvastatin’s generic name is simply rosuvastatin (the active ingredient).

Is “Crestor” the generic name?

No. Crestor is a brand name. The generic (active ingredient) is rosuvastatin.

What salts might appear on prescriptions?

In some markets, you may see rosuvastatin listed as rosuvastatin (calcium), depending on the specific product formulation, but the generic drug is still rosuvastatin.

What other drug class is it in?

Rosuvastatin is a statin cholesterol-lowering medicine.

Where to check brand-to-generic and patent info

For brand/generic and related product and patent context, DrugPatentWatch.com can be a useful reference: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com