Crestor 40mg

What is Crestor 40mg?

Crestor 40mg is rosuvastatin, a statin (HMG CoA reductase inhibitor), sold in India under the Crestor brand name by AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. Each tablet contains rosuvastatin 40 mg.

What it is used for

According to the US FDA label for Crestor (DailyMed), rosuvastatin is used for lowering the risk of major heart and blood vessel events (death from heart disease, heart attack, stroke or the need for an artery procedure) in adults at higher risk, and, together with diet and exercise, lowering LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol, slowing the progression of atherosclerosis in adults, and lowering LDL cholesterol in familial hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous from 8 years, homozygous from 7 years); with diet it also treats primary dysbetalipoproteinemia and high triglycerides in adults. Your doctor decides whether it suits you.

Packs and price

Crestor 40mg comes in packs of 30, 60 and 90 tablets. The lowest price works out at about $2.01 per tablet on the 90 tablet pack, as of October 2026; the pack selector shows the current price. Shipping is $25 on orders under $149 and free from $149.

Prescription status

Rosuvastatin is a prescription medicine in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. Crestor 40mg itself is an Indian market pack and is not approved by the FDA, MHRA, TGA or Health Canada. The FDA says that importing unapproved medicines for personal use is illegal in most circumstances, so check the rules where you live.

Before you order

Read the patient leaflet that comes with the pack. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines you take and any health conditions you have. Get urgent medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, or a widespread rash.

Delivery

Orders usually arrive in 7 to 14 business days in plain packaging, with a tracking number.