How Much do Statins Cost Without Insurance?

Emmanuella Ogbonna

November 19, 2023

The price of statins vary widely from as low as $10 to as high as $1200 for a 30 day supply. How much you pay for a statin medication may depend on the type of statin, whether you are getting a branded or generic medication or the pharmacy you visit..

Note: Keep in mind that this article is meant for information purposes only. If you are suffering from symptoms of high cholesterol, you should talk to a doctor, or check our directory to find cardiologists or primary care physicians near you.

What are statins?

Statins are prescription medications used to treat high cholesterol. Statins work by reducing the levels of the low density lipoproteins, also known as bad cholesterol.

Your doctor may recommend taking statins if you have been diagnosed with a form of cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease, stroke, heart attack and angina.

Types of statins

Commonly prescribed statins include:

Atorvastatin
Rosuvastatin
Simvastatin
Fluvastatin
Pravastatin

Cost of statins without insurance

Drug name	Generic or Brand	Quantity	Average Retail Price	Best Prices
Atorvastatin, 20mg	Generic	30	$69	$13–$57
Lipitor (Atorvastatin), 20mg	Brand	30	$699
Rosuvastatin,10mg	Generic	30	$146	$10–$80
Crestor (Rosuvastatin),10mg	Brand	30	$337
Simvastatin, 20mg	Generic	30	$32	$7–$40
Zocor (Simvastatin), 20mg	Brand	30	$338
Pravastatin, 40mg	Generic	30	$52	$37-$48
Livalo (pitavastatin), 2mg	Brand	30	$430
Lovastatin	Generic	30	$21-32	$16-$21
Extended-release lovastatin (Altoprev), 20 mg	Brand	30	$1240

How to save money on statins

Use Care Betters’ coupon code

With Care Better, you can save up to 80% on your statin prescription. You can also use Care Better's discount coupon page to find the most affordable or nearby pharmacy for your prescription. Care Better's coupon cards are free and can be used in over 35,000 pharmacies in the US. Here is a link to the coupon page of popular statin medications:

Shop around for pharmacies

The price of statins can vary significantly from one pharmacy to another. So be sure to look at how different pharmacies compare and use the one that saves you the most money. To save time, you can use online price comparison tools to compare statin prices at different pharmacies.

Consider using patient assistance programs.

Many pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs that provide free or reduced-cost statins to eligible individuals. For example, with the LIVALO Savings Program patients without insurance can pay as little as $25, as opposed to about $430. To find out if you are eligible for a patient assistance program, contact the manufacturer of the statin you are taking.

Consider a generic version

Brand named statins cost significantly higher than generic statins. If you are placed on brand named statins you can ask your doctor if you can switch to a generic, or an entirely different and more affordable cholesterol lowering medication.

Make lifestyle changes

This is one of the best ways to save on your statin medication. Lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking can help to lower your cholesterol levels. This may allow you to reduce your statin dosage. However, do not stop taking your statins cold turkey without first talking with your doctor.

Bottom line

While statins are an effective medication, they can also be expensive, especially for people who do not have insurance. However, there are ways to save money on your statin prescription. One way is to use a discount coupon page. Care Better's coupon can help you save as much as 80% off your statin prescription.