CRESTOR vs LEQVIO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CRESTOR and LEQVIO 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	CRESTOR	LEQVIO
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.37 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM	INCLISIRAN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 19 hours	—
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Hypercholesterolemia

crestor leqvio

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.37 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

INCLISIRAN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 19 hours

—

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Hypercholesterolemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Crestor or Leqvio?

Crestor and Leqvio are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Crestor and Leqvio?

Crestor contains Rosuvastatin Calcium, while Leqvio contains Inclisiran Sodium — 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.