Simvastatin
Sold as Zocor
Simvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol. Take in the evening for best effect.
As of August 2026, Simvastatin (20 mg) cash prices on BetterBuyRx start at $3.50 across 7 verified sources (lowest at Blink Health). The free BetterBuyRx discount card is compared live on the drug page when a partner network prices this combo. Prices change; confirm at the counter.
What it treats
High cholesterol, cardiovascular risk reduction.
Typical dosing
Typical adult dose: 10-40 mg once daily, in the evening.
Side effects
Muscle aches, headache. Rare: rhabdomyolysis, liver issues.
Interactions to know
Avoid grapefruit juice. Dose limits with amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil. Don't combine with gemfibrozil.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Do not use during pregnancy.
Live price snapshot
| Source | Type | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| Blink Health | pharmacy | $3.50 |
| Costco Pharmacy | pharmacy | $4.20 |
| Mark Cuban Cost Plus | pharmacy | $5.48 |
| Honeybee Health | pharmacy | $6.50 |
| HealthWarehouse | pharmacy | $8.10 |
| Walmart $4/$10 generic list | program | $9.00 |
Save with the free BetterBuyRx card
The BetterBuyRx discount card is free, no signup, no insurance needed. When a partner network prices Simvastatin, the card price appears live on the drug page with its BIN, PCN, Group, and Member ID. Show the card at the pharmacy counter; it can't be combined with insurance.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Simvastatin cost without insurance?
- As of the latest check, the lowest verified cash price we've found for Simvastatin is $3.50 at Blink Health, across 7 verified sources. Cash prices are unregulated and vary by pharmacy, so compare before you fill and confirm the price at the counter.
- Is there a generic for Simvastatin?
- Yes. Simvastatin is the generic; it is also sold under brand names such as Zocor. The generic is typically far cheaper than brand and is what our verified cash prices reflect.
- Can I use the free BetterBuyRx discount card for Simvastatin?
- Yes. The free BetterBuyRx discount card is compared live on the drug page and, when a partner network prices Simvastatin, shows the card price with its BIN, PCN, Group, and Member ID. It can't be combined with insurance.
- Why does the price of Simvastatin vary so much between pharmacies?
- U.S. cash prescription prices are unregulated, each pharmacy sets its own markup, and discount programs and mail-order sources widen the spread further (this is common across the Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) class). That's why comparing verified prices before you fill can save money.
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Educational only. Not medical advice. Always confirm with your prescriber or pharmacist.