High Cholesterol medication prices (2026)
Statins (atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin) are the first-line cholesterol drugs. Generic atorvastatin (Lipitor) is one of the cheapest prescriptions in the US, usually $4-10/month cash.
All Cholesterol medications ranked by cash price
| Brand | Generic | Strength | Generic cash | Brand cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livalo | Pitavastatin | 2 mg | see live | see live |
| Lescol XL | Fluvastatin | 80 mg | see live | see live |
| Lopid | Gemfibrozil | 600 mg | see live | see live |
| Questran | Cholestyramine | 4 g | see live | see live |
| Welchol | Colesevelam | 625 mg | see live | see live |
| Nexletol | Bempedoic Acid | 180 mg | see live | see live |
| Vytorin | Simvastatin/Ezetimibe | 10mg/20mg | $2.95 | $372.01 |
| Liptruzet | Atorvastatin/Ezetimibe | 20mg/10mg | $3.07 | see live |
| Roszet | Rosuvastatin/Ezetimibe | 20mg/10mg | $5.09 | see live |
| Zocor | Simvastatin | 20 mg | $5.40 | $178.00 |
| Mevacor | Lovastatin | 20 mg | $6.20 | $165.00 |
| Pravachol | Pravastatin | 40 mg | $7.80 | $182.00 |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | 20 mg | $8.40 | $248.50 |
| Crestor | Rosuvastatin | 10 mg | $12.10 | $262.00 |
FAQ
What is the cheapest medication for Cholesterol?
Generic Pitavastatin (Livalo) averages $0.00 cash. Cost Plus and Costco usually have the lowest verified prices.
Can I fill Cholesterol medications without insurance?
Yes. Every drug on this page can be filled cash-pay at any US pharmacy. Generic versions are usually under $15/month at Cost Plus, Costco, or with a GoodRx coupon.
Are generic Cholesterol drugs as good as brand?
Yes, the FDA requires generics to contain the same active ingredient at the same strength as the brand and to be therapeutically equivalent.