CRESTOR vs NIACIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CRESTOR and NIACIN 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	NIACIN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.37 /30	~$7.53 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM	NIACIN
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Barr
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Nicotinic Acid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 19 hours	about 20 to 45 minutes
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Hypercholesterolemia, Pellagra, Hypertriglyceridemia

crestor niacin

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.37 /30

~$7.53 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

NIACIN

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Barr

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor

Nicotinic Acid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 19 hours

about 20 to 45 minutes

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Hypercholesterolemia, Pellagra, Hypertriglyceridemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Crestor or Niacin?

Crestor costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.37 vs $7.53 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 Niacin?

Crestor contains Rosuvastatin Calcium, while Niacin contains Niacin — 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.