CRESTOR® (rosuvastatin calcium) is now more accessible than before to patients with prescription drug coverage.* Use the Formulary Tool to find CRESTOR coverage for health plans in your area. Simply select your state and up to six health plans. Get more CRESTOR formulary facts below.
*Based on changes in Tier 1 & 2 coverage status, 6/08-3/09. Data on File, CRESTOR Preferred Access Growth: Fingertip Formulary® Database (last accessed March 24, 2009).
Affordability and improved formulary access
CRESTOR is covered for 84% of patients nationwide without prior authorization.† Nationwide, CRESTOR is gaining preferred formulary access faster than Lipitor or Vytorin.‡ Additionally, CRESTOR has the lowest average copay compared to Lipitor and Vytorin.§ (Subject to eligibility. Restrictions apply.)
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†Defined as covered without prior authorization on commercial, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid formularies. Patients without prior authorization means covered lives at Tiers 1 to 7 calculated by Fingertip Formulary® as of December 21, 2009 that do not require additional information to the health plan in order for CRESTOR to be covered. Data include covered lives whose prescriptions may be subject to step-therapy requirements.
‡Based on changes in Tier 1 & 2 coverage status, 6/08-3/09. Data on File, CRESTOR Preferred Access Growth: Fingertip Formulary® Database (last accessed March 24, 2009).
§Individual out-of-pocket costs may vary. Based on average monthly out-of-pocket costs for commercial and Medicare Part D patients. Average copay costs ranged from $30.51 to $36.81. Data is based on claims information from 4,100 payers and plan affiliates.
Lipitor is a registered trademark of Pfizer Inc.
Vytorin is a registered trademark of MSP Singapore Company, LLC.
This information is provided for general purposes only and is not an
endorsement of any particular health plan as of
March 2010. Individual plans may vary and all information is
subject to change. For the most current formulary information, contact your
patient's drug benefit provider.
The following definitions are generally applicable though they may vary by
plan. Please contact your patient's plan for specific information regarding
his or her tier structure.
N/A
Not applicable.
Not Covered
Drugs that are not covered by the plan.
Patient pays the difference
Patient pays the difference means that the plan requires that the patient pay the difference in cost between the brand product and the generic product.
Tier 1
This drug is available at the lowest co-pay. Most commonly, these are generic drugs.
Tier 2
This drug is available at a middle level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "preferred" (on formulary) brand drugs.
Tier 3
This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" (off formulary) brand drugs.
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Tier 4
This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" (off formulary) brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
Tier 5
This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" (off formulary) brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
Tier 6
This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" (off formulary) brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
Tier 7
This drug is available at a higher level co-pay. Most commonly, these are "non-preferred" (off formulary) brand drugs or specialty prescription products.
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OR (Other Restrictions)
Drugs with additional restrictions. An example is limitations that apply to certain strengths.
PA (Prior Authorization)
Drugs that require prior authorization. Typically, your doctor must provide additional information to your health plan in order for these drugs to be covered.
QL (Quantity Limits)
Drugs that have quantity limits with each prescription.
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ST (Step Therapy)
Drugs that require step therapy. Typically these drugs require the previous use of another agent before being covered.
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