Rosuvas 10 vs Crestor 10: price, salt & differences
Rosuvas 10 and Crestor 10 both contain Rosuvastatin 10 mg – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Rosuvas 10 by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is ₹375 for 15 tablets (₹25 per tablet) and Crestor 10 by AstraZeneca is ₹426 for 15 tablets (₹28.4 per tablet), so Rosuvas 10 works out cheaper per tablet. Neither is clinically better; ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Rosuvas 10
Rosuvastatin 10 mg · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP ₹375.00 for 15
₹25.00 / tablet
Rosuvastatin 10 mg detailsCrestor 10
Rosuvastatin 10 mg · AstraZeneca
MRP ₹426.00 for 15
₹28.40 / tablet
Rosuvastatin 10 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Rosuvas 10 | Crestor 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Rosuvastatin | Rosuvastatin |
| Strength | 10 mg | 10 mg |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | AstraZeneca |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹375 for 15 tablets | ₹426 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹25 per tablet | ₹28.4 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | High cholesterol and triglycerides, with diet changes. | High cholesterol and triglycerides, with diet changes. |
| Who it suits / key caution | Stronger LDL lowering per mg than atorvastatin; used when a bigger drop is needed. Same muscle and liver cautions; dose is reduced if kidneys are weak. | Same as Rosuvas 10 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Rosuvas 10 और Crestor 10 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में एक ही salt – Rosuvastatin 10 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Rosuvas 10 (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd) की MRP ₹375 (15 tablets) है और Crestor 10 (AstraZeneca) की MRP ₹426 (15 tablets)।
Is Rosuvas 10 the same as Crestor 10?
Yes, medically. Both contain Rosuvastatin 10 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and AstraZeneca – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.
Which is cheaper, Rosuvas 10 or Crestor 10?
Rosuvas 10 is cheaper per tablet at ₹25 against ₹28.4 for Crestor 10. The strip prices are ₹375 for 15 tablets (Rosuvas 10) and ₹426 for 15 tablets (Crestor 10).
Can I take Crestor 10 instead of Rosuvas 10?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Crestor 10 in place of Rosuvas 10 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.
Is there a cheaper generic option?
Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Rosuvastatin Tablets IP 10mg at ₹17.54 for 15 – about ₹1.17 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.
Do I need a prescription for Rosuvas 10 or Crestor 10?
Yes. Rosuvastatin is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Crestor 10 is the original rosuvastatin – is it worth the higher price?
Crestor from AstraZeneca is the innovator brand; Rosuvas from Sun Pharma is the same Rosuvastatin 10 mg. Both must meet the same quality standards; the price gap is brand pricing.
Sources
- NHS – Rosuvastatin (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Rosuvastatin (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms