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DrugPrice

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

Generic availableHigh Cholesterolby AstraZeneca
$28.00
avg cost per claim
-48.2% year-over-year
$698.0M
Medicare Spending
24,680,000
Total Claims
3,450,000
Beneficiaries
$202.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Crestor Costs $28.00 Per Claim

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) is used to treat high cholesterol. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $698.0M on this drug, covering 3,450,000 beneficiaries across 24,680,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Rosuvastatin or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on Crestor decreased by 48.2% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$28.00
Avg annual cost per patient$202.00
Total Medicare spending$698.0M
Total claims24,680,000
Beneficiaries3,450,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Crestor
Generic Name
Rosuvastatin
Active Ingredient
ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Condition
High Cholesterol
FDA Application
NDA021366

Frequently Asked Questions

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) costs an average of $28.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $202.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Crestor (Rosuvastatin) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Rosuvastatin.

Medicare Part D spent $698.0M on Crestor, covering 3,450,000 beneficiaries across 24,680,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Rosuvastatin, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.