CRESTOR vs MEVACOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CRESTOR and MEVACOR 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	MEVACOR
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.37 /30	~$1.30 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM	LOVASTATIN
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Merck
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 19 hours	—
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

crestor mevacor

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.37 /30

~$1.30 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

LOVASTATIN

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Merck

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

Which is better-rated, Crestor or Mevacor?

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

Which is cheaper, Crestor or Mevacor?

Mevacor costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.30 vs $1.37 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Crestor and Mevacor?

Crestor contains Rosuvastatin Calcium, while Mevacor contains Lovastatin — 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.