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Lovastatin vs Rosuvastatin

Compare Lovastatin and Rosuvastatin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

LovastatinRosuvastatin
Drug classHMG-CoA Reductase InhibitorHMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Used to treatCoronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, HypertriglyceridemiaCoronary artery disease, High cholesterol, Hyperlipoproteinemias, Hypertriglyceridemia
Generic priceFrom $0.037 each, about $1.10 for 30 (10 mg tablet)From $0.032 each, about $0.96 for 30 (5 mg tablet)
Brand priceNo brand price listedCrestor: from $8.81 each, about $264 for 30 (20 mg tablet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand