BAYCOL vs CRESTOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BAYCOL and CRESTOR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BAYCOL	CRESTOR
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.37 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CERIVASTATIN SODIUM	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Astrazeneca
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 19 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

baycol crestor

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.37 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CERIVASTATIN SODIUM

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Astrazeneca

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 19 hours

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Baycol and Crestor?

Baycol contains Cerivastatin Sodium, while Crestor contains Rosuvastatin Calcium — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.