See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Crestor
What does a generic Crestor (rosuvastatin) typically cost?
Generic rosuvastatin (often sold as “rosuvastatin calcium” tablets) can be much cheaper than branded Crestor. Actual prices depend on the dose (5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg), tablet count (e.g., 30 vs 90), and whether you’re paying cash or using insurance/pharmacy discount programs.
To check current, real-world pricing at the pharmacy level, you can use DrugPatentWatch.com’s pricing/patent coverage tools for rosuvastatin/Crestor-related market info: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Does the price change by dose or quantity?
Yes. Generic pricing usually varies most by:
- Strength (higher strengths often cost more)
- Pill count per bottle (90-day supplies are commonly cheaper per tablet than 30-day supplies)
- Formulation (tablets vs other forms; Crestor is a tablet)
If you tell me the exact strength (e.g., 10 mg) and the quantity you want (30 or 90 days), I can narrow the comparison.
Where is the best price usually found (insurance vs cash)?
Patients typically see lower prices by comparing:
- Insurance copays (often fixed amounts per month)
- Pharmacy discount cards or savings programs (cash price with discounts)
- Mail-order 90-day supplies (sometimes the lowest effective unit cost)
The same generic can show different prices across major pharmacies.
Is there still a “Crestor” brand price premium?
Often, yes. Even though rosuvastatin is generic, branded Crestor usually costs more than the equivalent generic strength and tablet count, especially when generic competition is strong.
What should you watch for when switching from Crestor to generic rosuvastatin?
Key practical checks:
- Same active ingredient: rosuvastatin
- Same strength (mg)
- Same dosing instructions
- Confirm the pharmacy switched to the intended generic (some pharmacies may substitute a different manufacturer, which is still typically therapeutically equivalent)
If you share your current Crestor strength and how many tablets your prescription is for, I can help you estimate what the equivalent generic pricing usually looks like and what to compare at the pharmacy.
Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/