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.