Medication information
Prescription

Rosuvastatin

Statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk

Rosuvastatin (Crestor) lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk. Common strengths are 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg, taken once a day.

How the pharmacy helps

We dispense brand and generic Rosuvastatin and can review interactions before each refill.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Crestor
Rosuvastatin Calcium
10mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Rosuvastatin Questions

Yes. Rosuvastatin can be taken any time of day with or without food.
Some patients need lower doses based on age, kidney function, or interacting drugs. The pharmacist can explain the reasoning on your label.
Less than for some statins. Moderate amounts are usually fine. Ask the pharmacist if you eat or drink grapefruit daily.

Have questions about this medication?

Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.

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