Launch of Generic Equivalent: Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

Released: 05/03/2016   By: Carl Richie, Pharmacy Director

The generic equivalent of Crestor (rosuvastatin) has just been released, following FDA approval. Crestor is used to lower cholesterol and to slow down plaque buildup in arteries.
All generic drugs approved by the FDA have the same quality, strength, purity and stability as brand name drugs. The generic manufacturing, packaging and testing sites must pass the same quality standards as those of brand name drugs.

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