Gemfibrozil vs Rosuvastatin
Compare Gemfibrozil and Rosuvastatin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Gemfibrozil | Rosuvastatin | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor alpha Agonist | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Coronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia | Coronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia |
| Generic price | From $0.10 each, about $3.11 for 30 (600 mg tablet) | From $0.032 each, about $0.96 for 30 (5 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Crestor: from $8.81 each, about $264 for 30 (20 mg tablet) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand |