Key takeaways:
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a statin medication used to treat high cholesterol in adults and children.
Without insurance, the average retail cost of 30 tablets of 10 mg rosuvastatin is about $85.97.
The exact amount you’ll pay for rosuvastatin depends on your prescribed dosage, your pharmacy, and other factors.
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Rosuvastatin (Crestor) is a statin medication used to treat high cholesterol in adults and children. By lowering the amount of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in the blood, it helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also decreases the amount of triglycerides, or fat, in the blood and increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels.
Rosuvastatin is available as both a brand-name medication and lower-cost generics. Choosing the generic version can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs.
How much does rosuvastatin cost without insurance?
Without insurance, 30 tablets of rosuvastatin 10 mg costs an average of $85.97. The typical dosage range is 5 mg to 40 mg once daily.
The chart below details the average retail prices for various doses and quantities of generic rosuvastatin tablets.
What factors affect the cost of rosuvastatin?
Several factors can affect how much you’ll pay for rosuvastatin, including:
Dosage: Rosuvastatin tablets come in doses ranging from 5 mg to 40 mg. Higher doses may cost more than lower doses. The quantity you fill each time can also affect your overall cost.
Brand vs. generic: Generic rosuvastatin tablets typically cost less than brand-name Crestor.
Insurance: Most insurance plans cover rosuvastatin, but how much you pay will depend on your specific plan.
Pharmacy: Prices can vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, even in the same area. Price transparency tools, such as GoodRx, can help you compare prices to find the best deal.
Geographic location: Medication prices can vary by region. For example, according to GoodRx research, medications are typically more affordable in Denver than Little Rock, Arkansas.
Is rosuvastatin covered by insurance?
Rosuvastatin is covered for almost everyone with prescription medication insurance. Check your plan’s summary of benefits and coverage and formulary (list of covered medications) to determine whether rosuvastatin is covered.
Most health insurance plans that cover rosuvastatin don’t require enrollees to get a prior authorization or do step therapy (try other medications first). But Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans require a prior authorization for about 7% of enrollees.
How different insurance plans cover rosuvastatin
The following chart shows the percentage of enrollees who have coverage, as well as prior authorization and step therapy requirements, for rosuvastatin 10 mg tablets across various insurance plans.
Insurance type | Enrollees covered for rosuvastatin 10 mg | Enrollees required to get prior authorization | Enrollees required to do step therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
99.7% | 6.9% | 0.4% | |
Commercial plans (excluding ACA) plans | 99.4% | 1.8% | 0.04% |
Medicare, including original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Medicaid, including state-run and managed care plans | 99% | 7.4% | 4.08% |
Source: Managed Markets Insight & Technology, LLC™, as of December 13, 2024. (See methodology below.)
If your insurance doesn’t cover rosuvastatin, here are a few possible solutions to try:
Talk to your prescriber about alternative medications that may be covered by your plan.
Ask your plan for a formulary exception to get coverage for rosuvastatin. Keep in mind that you may be required to do step therapy or get a prior authorization to be covered.
If you request a formulary exception and it is denied, file an appeal with your plan.
Use a GoodRx coupon for potential savings.
Consider changing your prescription medication coverage during your next open enrollment period.
Ways to save on rosuvastatin with and without insurance
Although rosuvastatin may be affordable even without insurance, there are still ways to potentially save money on your prescription. Here are five strategies to consider.
1. Use a GoodRx coupon
With a GoodRx coupon, you may be able to pay a lower price for your rosuvastatin prescription. At certain pharmacies, you may be able to get 30 tablets of 10 mg rosuvastatin for as little as $7.80 with a GoodRx coupon.
Here’s how to get a coupon:
Visit www.goodrx.com or install the GoodRx app on your mobile device.
Type “rosuvastatin” in the search field.
Choose your correct quantity and location.
Click or tap on “Search prices” to find prices at pharmacies near you.
Choose to receive your coupon via text or email, or print it out.
Show the coupon at your pharmacy when you pick up your medication. Or present the coupon to your pharmacy staff when you receive your prescription. This will help prevent delays at the pickup counter.
2. Ask about 90-day supplies
If you’ve been taking rosuvastatin consistently, you may be able to fill a 90-day supply instead of a 30-day supply. This can reduce the number of pharmacy visits and may lower your cost per tablet.
3. Use tax-advantaged healthcare funds
If you have a health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), using those funds to buy your medication can reduce your out-of-pocket costs through tax savings.
Keep in mind that FSA funds are only good for a certain period of time, while HSA funds roll over every year. If you have an HRA, how long the funds last depends on your employer’s requirements.
4. Get a prescription for brand-name Crestor to take advantage of manufacturer savings
If you have commercial insurance or are uninsured, ask your prescriber for a prescription for brand-name Crestor to take advantage of savings from the manufacturer.
Crestor’s manufacturer offers a savings card that allows eligible people to pay as little as $3 per rosuvastatin prescription (up to a 3-month supply). People who are covered by Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and other government insurance plans do not qualify. This savings card can be used at a retail or mail-order pharmacy.
5. Ask your prescriber about alternatives
If you are concerned about the cost of rosuvastatin, talk to your prescriber. There are many statins available, so there may be another medication that adequately treats your condition and better fits your budget.
The bottom line
Without insurance, the average retail cost for 30 tablets of 10 mg rosuvastatin is about $85.97. Most health insurance plans cover rosuvastatin. But regardless of your insurance status, you may be able to save by using a GoodRx coupon, filling a 90-day supply, or using tax-advantaged funds.
If you have commercial insurance, Crestor — the brand-name version of rosuvastatin — may be more affordable than the generic medication with a savings card from the manufacturer.
Why trust our experts?
Methodology
We obtained national prescription coverage data for each medication from Managed Markets Insight & Technology (MMIT). The data reflects health insurance coverage as of December 2024.
We calculated the percentage of enrollees in plans that cover each medication by dividing the number of enrollees covered for the medication within a specific insurance channel (e.g., ACA, Medicare, Medicaid) by the total number of enrollees in all plans within that channel.
We determined the percentage of enrollees in plans with a prior authorization requirement by calculating the proportion of enrollees in plans that required prior authorization for the medication within each channel.
Finally, we measured the percentage of enrollees in plans with a step therapy requirement by calculating the proportion of enrollees in plans that imposed step therapy requirements for the medication in each channel.
These estimates, derived from national MMIT coverage data, provide insight into health insurance coverage for each medication. They take into account restrictions such as prior authorization, step therapy, and quantity limits. The percentages are expressed relative to the total number of enrollees covered by various insurance channels, including ACA plans, commercial (excluding ACA) plans, Medicare, and Medicaid (both state-run and managed care plans).
References
Crestor.com. (2025). Crestor (rosuvastatin) savings card offer. AstraZeneca.
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Managed care.
