How much does Lipitor cost without insurance?

Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 20 mg costs around $8.40 cash for the generic and $248.50 for the brand. Live prices on this page are verified within the last 72 hours.

What pharmacy has the cheapest Lipitor?

Cost Plus Drugs and Costco typically have the lowest cash price for generic Atorvastatin. CVS and Walgreens are the most expensive. Exact rankings update live above.

How much does Lipitor cost in Maryland without insurance?

Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 20 mg costs around $8.40 cash for the generic in Maryland. Most US chain pharmacies price prescriptions uniformly nationwide.

Where can I get the cheapest Lipitor in Maryland?

Cost Plus Drugs (mail-order, ships to all 50 states), Costco, and Walmart usually have the lowest cash prices for Atorvastatin in Maryland. CVS and Walgreens are typically the most expensive.

Does Maryland Medicaid cover Lipitor?

Most state Medicaid programs cover generic Atorvastatin with a low or zero copay. Brand Lipitor usually requires prior authorization. Check your Maryland Medicaid formulary for the latest list.

Cholesterol

Lipitor

Name: Lipitor 20 mg (Atorvastatin)
Brand: Lipitor
SKU: lipitor
Availability: InStock

Atorvastatin · 20 mg · tablet · qty 30

Also available in: 10mg · 20mg · 40mg · 80mg

Lowers LDL cholesterol; reduces cardiovascular risk.

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Common uses & information

Lipitor is a brand of Atorvastatin, a cholesterol medication supplied as tablet in a 20 mg strength. It is commonly used for lowers LDL cholesterol; reduces cardiovascular risk.

An FDA-approved generic (Atorvastatin) is available and typically costs less than the brand — compare both cash prices in the table above before you fill.

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Price summary

Form	Class	Brand avg	Generic avg	Savings
tablet 20 mg	Rx	$248.50 — generic is cheaper, see recommendation	$8.40Generic recommended	97%

Clinical information

Typical dosing

Typical adult dose: 10–80 mg once daily, taken at the same time each day. Can be taken with or without food.

Side effects

Common: muscle aches, mild stomach upset, joint pain. Serious (rare): unexplained muscle pain or weakness with dark urine (rhabdomyolysis), liver enzyme elevation.

Interactions to know

Avoid large amounts of grapefruit juice. Tell your prescriber about other cholesterol meds, certain antibiotics (clarithromycin), antifungals, and HIV protease inhibitors.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Do not use during pregnancy. Atorvastatin is contraindicated.

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Manufacturer & patient assistance programs

For patient assistance, check NeedyMeds and RxAssist.

FAQ

Is generic Atorvastatin the same as Lipitor?

Yes. The FDA requires generics to contain the same active ingredient at the same strength as the brand. Inactive ingredients (binders, dyes) may differ.

How much can I save by choosing the generic?

On average $240.10 per fill (97% off the brand price). Savings vary by pharmacy — see live prices above.

Do I need insurance to get this price?

No. The prices shown on BetterBuyRx are cash prices. Often these beat insurance copays for generics.

How often is this price updated?

At minimum every 72 hours. Many sources refresh every few hours.

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