{"id":632560,"date":"2025-06-16T16:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T20:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=632560"},"modified":"2025-06-16T16:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T20:09:09","slug":"cost-of-statins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cost-of-statins\/","title":{"rendered":"How much do statins cost in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elevated <\/span>blood cholesterol levels<\/span> are a primary <\/span>risk factor<\/span> for <\/span>cardiovascular disease<\/span>. <\/span>Healthcare<\/span> professionals monitor <\/span>risk factors<\/span> such as <\/span>cholesterol levels<\/span> in the blood and make appropriate recommendations to reduce the risk of major events such as stroke and <\/span>heart attack<\/span>. While reducing cholesterol starts with a healthy diet and exercise, many Americans will need pharmaceutical therapy to lower their <\/span>cholesterol levels<\/span> and risk of <\/span>heart disease<\/span>. The <\/span>American Heart Association<\/span> recommends <\/span>statin therapy<\/span> to <\/span>lower cholesterol<\/span> for most people because there is a direct correlation to the reduction of risk for stroke and <\/span>heart attack<\/span>. According to the CDC, over 93% of adults on cholesterol-lowering drugs will be on a <\/span>statin<\/span>. Approximately 30% of adults aged 40 and older currently take a <\/span>statin<\/span>. <\/span>Statins<\/span> cause <\/span>side effects<\/span>, and some are more likely to be associated with <\/span>side effects<\/span> than others, so this should be an important consideration. Despite this, it is apparent that <\/span>statins<\/span> play a significant role in the health and longevity of many Americans.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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How much do <\/span>statins cost<\/span> without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The term \u201c<\/span>statin<\/span>\u201d refers to a class of drugs more formally known as HMG-CoA reductase <\/span>inhibitors<\/span>. <\/span>Statins<\/span> decrease your <\/span>low-density lipoprotein<\/span> (<\/span>LDL<\/span>) cholesterol by slowing hepatic production of <\/span>LDL cholesterol<\/span> while also increasing its clearance from your bloodstream. <\/span>LDL<\/span> is referred to as the \u201cbad\u201d cholesterol because it is responsible for the buildup of plaques in the arteries (<\/span>atherosclerosis<\/span>), which can lead to blockage of the arteries. <\/span>Statins<\/span> also increase the high-density lipoprotein (<\/span>HDL<\/span>). <\/span>HDL<\/span> is the \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from the bloodstream and prevents buildup in the arteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Statins<\/span> are dosed once daily. Many <\/span>prescribers<\/span> and pharmacists will recommend taking the dose at bedtime because most cholesterol is generated while you sleep. The most important thing is that you take it every day at the same time. You can take a <\/span>statin<\/span> with or without food.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Statin<\/span> retail prices<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lipitor<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>atorvastatin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$670 per 30, 40 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$8 per 30, 40 mg tablets of generic <\/span>Lipitor<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crestor<\/span> (<\/span>rosuvastatin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$360 per 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$9 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zocor<\/span> (<\/span>simvastatin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$340 per 30, 20 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$8 per 30, 20 mg tablets of generic<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Livalo<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>pitavastatin<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n$442 per 30, 2 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$46 per 30, 2 mg tablets of generic<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pravachol<\/span> (<\/span>pravastatin<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n$345 per 90, 40 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$8 per 30, 40 mg tablets of generic<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lescol XL<\/span> (<\/span>fluvastatin<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n$483 per 30, 80 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$46 per 30, 80 mg tablets of generic<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mevacor<\/span> (<\/span>lovastatin<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n$105 per 30, 20 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$6 per 30, 20 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Altoprev (<\/span>lovastatin<\/span>)<\/span><\/td>\n$568 per 15, 40 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$575 per 15, 40 mg tablets of generic<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

* <\/span><\/i>Prescription drug prices<\/span><\/i> often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Pricing on <\/span>prescription drugs<\/span> can vary and change often. Currently, the most expensive option is Altoprev, the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> product containing <\/span>lovastatin<\/span> in an extended-release formulation. There is currently no generic Altoprev on the market, and just 15 tablets will cost at least $575. However, <\/span>lovastatin<\/span> in the immediate release formulation previously marketed as <\/span>Mevacor<\/span> will cost you only $6 for a one-month supply. <\/span>Pravastatin<\/span> is a low to moderate-intensity <\/span>statin<\/span> depending upon the dose prescribed. Fortunately, if you need a high-intensity <\/span>statin<\/span>, you can still access the generic formulations of both <\/span>Crestor<\/span> and <\/span>Lipitor<\/span> for under $10 per month with a SingleCare discount card.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does insurance cover <\/span>statins<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most<\/span> Medicaid<\/span>, <\/span>Medicare<\/span>, and commercial plans cover statins. However, each plan may have different preferred agents or require the use of <\/span>generic statin<\/span> products to obtain the lowest possible price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to save on <\/span>statins costs<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several methods to save money on <\/span>statin medications,<\/span> whether you are covered by insurance or not. Some helpful tips to save money on <\/span>statins<\/span> include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Some <\/span>insurance plans<\/span> have implemented $0 <\/span>copay<\/span> statin<\/span> options within their formulary. <\/span>Statins<\/span> can only be effective at reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk if patients are compliant with their treatment. A significant factor in compliance is the cost of a medication. Higher <\/span>copays<\/span> and out-of-pocket costs are associated with lower adherence to therapy. By offering at least one option for $0 on a plan, insurance companies hope to increase adherence to the <\/span>statin<\/span>. In turn, the goal is to avoid higher long-term health costs down the road related to cholesterol and <\/span>cardiovascular disease<\/span> risk. There is <\/span>data<\/span><\/a> to support that $0 <\/span>copay<\/span> options have at least a modest effect on increasing treatment adherence.<\/span><\/p>\n