Rosuvastatin 10mg: Cost, Savings, and How to Pay Less
Rosuvastatin 10mg is a high-potency statin for cholesterol reduction, available on the Drug Tariff for approximately 68p per pack.
How much does Rosuvastatin 10mg cost on the NHS?
Rosuvastatin 10mg has a Drug Tariff price of approximately 68p for a 28-tablets pack — a full month's supply. Yet NHS patients in England pay a flat £9.90 per item. With 8m items dispensed in 2024/25, Rosuvastatin is one of the most prescribed drugs in England. Through RepeatsDirect, patients can access the same medication privately for £5.50/month.
How much does Rosuvastatin 10mg actually cost?
The NHS Drug Tariff lists the reimbursement price for Rosuvastatin 10mg at approximately 68p per 28-tablets pack. This is the price the NHS pays pharmacies for the drug itself. The NHS prescription charge of £9.90 covers this drug cost plus dispensing fees, administration, and a contribution to NHS services — but for cheap generic drugs, it represents a significant markup.
Drug Tariff cost
68p
per pack
NHS charge
£9.90
1,356% markup
Our price
£5.50
via private Rx
Rosuvastatin has approximately 8m items dispensed annually in England (NHSBSA PCA 2024/25).
What is Rosuvastatin used for?
Rosuvastatin is a high-potency statin that can achieve greater LDL reduction compared to equivalent doses of other statins. At 10mg, it is classified as a high-intensity statin dose, making it suitable for patients who need significant cholesterol reduction. It is generally well-tolerated.
The Drug Tariff price for Rosuvastatin 10mg is approximately 68p for a 28-tablet pack. The flat NHS prescription charge of £9.90 represents a markup of over 1,350% on the drug cost alone.
For patients stable on Rosuvastatin 10mg and not exempt from prescription charges, RepeatsDirect can provide it privately for £5.50 per month following a pharmacist independent prescriber review.
How can you save money on Rosuvastatin 10mg?
Patients in England who pay the prescription charge can switch to a private prescription for Rosuvastatin 10mg and pay significantly less. Through RepeatsDirect, a qualified pharmacist independent prescriber conducts a short clinical review and issues a private prescription. You pay £5.50 per month — saving £4.40 per month, or £52.80 per year.
| Option | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| NHS prescription charge | £9.90 | £118.80 |
| RepeatsDirect (private Rx) | £5.50 | £66.00 |
| Annual PPC (unlimited NHS Rx) | £9.54/mo avg | £114.50 |
A PPC is better value if you pay for 12+ items per year. RepeatsDirect is better value if you pay for fewer items or only want to switch the cheapest drugs.
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