Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Medicare Coverage

Rosuvastatin is a medication used to treat high cholesterol. The brand name equivalent of Rosuvastatin is called Crestor.

Rosuvastatin is taken once daily. Your dose depends on how high your cholesterol is.

The most common side effects that you may experience while taking Rosuvastatin include headache, stomach pain, upset stomach, joint pain and weakness.

How much does Rosuvastatin cost with Medicare?

Rosuvastatin coverage and costs may vary based on the specific plan you have, as well as what coverage stage you're in.

Contact your plan carrier or consult your plan formulary for more cost information.

Does Medicare cover Rosuvastatin?

According to GoodRx, 100% of Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans covered Rosuvastatin in 2023.¹

• Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans that cover Rosuvastatin include copay amounts that can range widely from one plan to another. Plan members may also be responsible for meeting a deductible before the plan’s drug coverage kicks in.
  
  
• Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drug coverage are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MA-PD). 89% of 2023 Medicare Advantage plans included prescription drug coverage.²
  
  
• Medicare prescription drugs plans each have their own formulary, or drug list, that details what prescription drugs are covered by the plan and how they are covered.

Drug coverage may vary based on plan availability. You may be able to find Medicare Advantage plan options in your area that cover Rosuvastatin. We represent carriers such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare^®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.

You can also compare Part D prescription drug plans available where you live and enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan online when you visit MyRxPlans.com.

Additional information

Do not stop taking Rosuvastatin without talking to your doctor. Rosuvastatin reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol, but you may not feel the effects of Rosuvastatin working.

Stopping Rosuvastatin against your doctor’s advice puts you at high risk for heart attack and stroke.

You may experience joint and/or muscle pains while taking Rosuvastatin. If these side effects become severe, talk to your doctor. You may need an adjustment in your dose or an alternative medication to help control your cholesterol.

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not healthcare advice, treatment, or diagnosis. It is not an endorsement of or recommendation for this medication. Speak to your doctor or healthcare provider about your specific healthcare needs, including your prescription medications. Only take medication as directed by your doctor.

Coverage and costs of prescription medications will vary by Medicare plan. Not all plans are available in all areas.

Written by Hayden Gharibyar, Pharm.D.