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Key takeaways
Atorvastatin is a prescription medication that lowers cholesterol levels.
Generic atorvastatin costs about $120 per month at full retail price.
Most health insurance plans cover atorvastatin, but for those without coverage, alternatives include using SingleCare coupons or switching to lower-cost generic statins.
Atorvastatin is a generic prescription drug that is FDA-approved to treat high cholesterol or high triglycerides (fats). Healthcare providers also prescribe it to slow atherosclerosis or prevent heart attacks and other heart-related problems in people with risk factors like heart disease or high blood pressure. Although atorvastatin can be purchased as brand-name Lipitor, most people take generic atorvastatin. Without insurance, a 30-day supply of atorvastatin costs $120 on average.
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How much does atorvastatin cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the average monthly cost of an atorvastatin prescription is around $120, about $4.00 per pill. The price may vary depending on the pharmacy. Statin therapy is long-term, if not lifelong, so the yearly cash price of atorvastatin therapy is about $1,400.
People with insurance can expect to pay much less for their atorvastatin prescription. Copay costs vary between plans, but some may cover it completely.
The price of atorvastatin tends to be higher than that of other statins. The prescribing healthcare provider may be able to suggest alternative generic statins. These include simvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, and rosuvastatin. Some are much less expensive than atorvastatin, but the most expensive ones, rosuvastatin and fluvastatin, are about the same price. If the side effects of statins aren’t tolerable or there are other problems, the other standard treatment for high cholesterol and high fats is bile acid sequestrants. Their retail prices are slightly lower or about the same as atorvastatin.
| Compare atorvastatin prices to related drugs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Lipitor (atorvastatin) | $669 per
30, 40 mg tablets |
$561 per
30, 40 mg tablets of brand-name Lipitor |
See latest prices |
| Atorvastatin
(generic for Lipitor) |
$120 per
30, 40 mg tablets |
$8 per
30, 40 mg tablets of generic atorvastatin |
See latest prices |
| Zocor (simvastatin) | $339 per
30, 20 mg tablets |
$4 per
30, 20 mg tablets of generic Zocor |
See latest prices |
| Lovastatin | $115 per
90, 20 mg tablets |
$13 per 90, 20 mg tablets of generic lovastatin | See latest prices |
| Pravastatin | $307 per
90, 40 mg tablets |
$17 per
90, 40 mg tablets of generic pravastatin |
See latest prices |
| Lescol XL (fluvastatin ER) | $483 per
30, 80 mg tablets |
$46 per
30, 80 mg tablets of generic fluvastatin |
See latest prices |
| Crestor (rosuvastatin) | $360 per
30, 10 mg tablets |
$8 per
30, 10 mg tablets of generic rosuvastatin |
See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed “Price without insurance” references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed “SingleCare price” references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the “Savings options” link to see the latest drug prices.
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Atorvastatin costs by dose
For both generic atorvastatin and brand-name Lipitor, dosage strength will not affect retail prices by much. However, quantity will affect pricing, so a 90-day supply of generic atorvastatin may cost less per tablet than a 30-day supply.
| Compare atorvastatin prices by strength | ||
|---|---|---|
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(per 30 tablets) |
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| Strength | SingleCare price of brand-name | SingleCare price of generic |
| 10 mg of atorvastatin | $394 | $3 |
| 20 mg of atorvastatin | $561 | $8 |
| 40 mg of atorvastatin | $561 | $8 |
| 80 mg of atorvastatin | $561 | $5 |
| See our lowest price for atorvastatin without insurance | ||
Is atorvastatin covered by insurance?
Atorvastatin is a common first-line treatment covered by most health insurance plans, Medicare drug plans, and Medicaid.
How to get atorvastatin without insurance
Managing prescription drug costs without health insurance coverage can be challenging, even for generic drugs like atorvastatin. Brand-name drugs may have manufacturer coupons, savings programs, or patient assistance programs that can help defray the cost, but generics don’t come with special offers. Still, there are many options to help reduce the cost of atorvastatin treatment, sometimes lowering the price to only a few dollars per month.
1. Use a SingleCare discount coupon
People without insurance can fill an atorvastatin prescription at about the same price as a health insurance copay. With a SingleCare savings card, the lowest price for a 30-day supply of atorvastatin is $8. Find the right price or most convenient local pharmacy on SingleCare’s atorvastatin coupon page. For bonus savings, sign up for SingleCare’s free loyalty program.
2. Shop pharmacies for the best price
Many people don’t know that pharmacies charge different prices for the same medicine, even if it’s a generic version. By checking prices across several local pharmacies, patients can save up to $100 on a 30-day supply of atorvastatin. If it’s too much trouble to price shop, use the average 12-month prices table on SingleCare’s atorvastatin coupon page.
3. Switch to a different statin
There are cheaper statins that are similar to atorvastatin. Ask the prescribing healthcare professional or pharmacist for medical advice about these alternatives. Some may not be appropriate for your individual cholesterol treatment plan, but switching to a different statin could save significant amounts of money.
4. Find a community health clinic
Many areas have community health clinics and other resources that can provide generic medications like atorvastatin at very low prices. There may be eligibility requirements. You can search online or go to your county or city’s health department to find low-cost clinics.
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