CRESTOR vs ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	CRESTOR	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Rating	70/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.37 /30	~$1.37 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM	ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Lupin
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor	Hmg-Coa Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 19 hours	about 19 hours
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

crestor rosuvastatin calcium

Rating

70/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.37 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Lupin

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 Rosuvastatin Calcium?

By our independent rating, Crestor scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Rosuvastatin Calcium. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Crestor or Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $1.37 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Crestor and Rosuvastatin Calcium?

Both Crestor and Rosuvastatin Calcium share the active ingredient Rosuvastatin Calcium.

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.