Crestor (Brand Name Equivalent of Generic Rosuvastatin)
Medically reviewed by Courtney Sullens, Pharm.D., RPh, Pharmacist-in-Charge.
Crestor is an oral medication used to raise “good” cholesterol and lower “bad” cholesterol. Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance that can accumulate in blood vessels. If someone has excessive cholesterol, plaques form within their blood vessels, which can narrow the vessels and restrict blood flow. Even worse, a plaque can rupture, causing the blood clot to close the vessel. Plaques that narrow or cause closure of blood vessels can lead to life-threatening health problems such as heart disease, blood clots, or strokes.
The generic name for Crestor is rosuvastatin. Since Crestor costs more than its generic equivalent without being any more effective, rosuvastatin is the better choice for consumers. You can get the generic for Crestor at significantly reduced prices by signing up for a ScriptCo Pharmacy membership.
Crestor Prices
The retail price for an average Crestor prescription ranges from about $315 to $360. By ordering the generic equivalent of Crestor from ScriptCo instead, patients can save up to 99% on the cost of their medication. We sell rosuvastatin at cost—you’ll pay the same wholesale rates for your prescription that pharmacies pay, without any retail markup. Use our free quote tool to see how much you can save with our generic Crestor discount.
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About Crestor
What Is the Generic Equivalent of Crestor?
Crestor earned FDA approval in 2003. It was marketed and sold by the pharmaceutical giant, AstraZeneca, as a cholesterol-lowering medication. In 2016, rosuvastatin, the generic form of Crestor, became available for sale. Since the price of Crestor is higher than its generic equivalent but the drug functions exactly the same, it’s a smart idea for patients to seek the generic version of the drug. ScriptCo members can expect to receive the generic for Crestor at its actual wholesale price, rather than paying a marked-up brand price.
What Is Crestor?
Crestor belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol. In circulating blood, there are levels of “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol. When levels of bad cholesterol get too high, there can be a buildup of plaque. Crestor works by blocking the liver’s production of cholesterol and enhancing the liver’s ability to remove it.
Crestor is typically prescribed to be taken once per day. While Crestor is proven to be effective in lowering cholesterol, it is meant to be taken with the addition of lifestyle changes, such as exercise, healthy eating, and alcohol moderation or abstention. Some common side effects of taking Crestor might include headaches, muscle aches, general weakness, feelings of nausea, and stomach pain. In more rare but severe cases, Crestor can cause confusion and memory problems, muscle weakness, and symptoms of liver disease, such as jaundice or dark urine. If you experience any of these more severe side effects, it’s important to let your doctor know.
The Difference Between Generic Rosuvastatin and Crestor
The most significant difference between the brand-name drug Crestor and its generic equivalent is a matter of marketing. Once the patent for Crestor expired, rosuvastatin became available as its generic alternative. Since both Crestor and rosuvastatin share the same active ingredient, they are medically equivalent—patients can expect to see the same results from rosuvastatin that they would from Crestor, for a much lower personal expense.
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Purchase Generic Crestor at a Discount from ScriptCo
ScriptCo makes it cheaper and easier for patients to get their essential medications. Once you sign up for a ScriptCo membership, your doctor can send us your prescription electronically. When you’ve paid for an order, we’ll ship it directly to the location of your choice.
Since ScriptCo sells drugs for at-cost pricing rather than the inflated retail price, our members will receive a huge discount on their generic Crestor prescription. Use the quote tool to get pricing information for the generic equivalent of Crestor and other generic medications now.
