Labeled for this condition
Medicines for high cholesterol
25 medicines have an FDA label indicated for high cholesterol; 17 are listed from generic labelers and 0 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for high cholesterol?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin | Lipitor, Atorvaliq | 59 labelers | $0.0228 per tablet 10 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 53 |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor | 45 labelers | $0.0692 per tablet 40 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 13 |
| Fenofibrate | Antara, Lipofen, Tricor | 54 labelers | $0.103 per tablet 160 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 8 |
| Pravastatin | none listed | 37 labelers | $0.058 per tablet 20 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 17 |
| Simvastatin | Zocor | 27 labelers | $0.0321 per tablet 20 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 26 |
| Amlodipine and atorvastatin | Caduet | 6 labelers | $1.34 per unit 10-40 mg | No | No current entry | 13 |
| Lovastatin | none listed | 19 labelers | $0.0436 per tablet 20 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 4 |
| Gemfibrozil | Lopid | 27 labelers | $0.104 per tablet 600 mg tablet | Yes | A presentation being discontinued | 0 |
| Pitavastatin | Zypitamag, Livalo | 12 labelers | $0.954 per tablet 2 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 7 |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia | 23 labelers | $0.0667 per tablet 10 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Cholestyramine | Questran, Prevalite | 15 labelers | $0.834 per packet Cholestyramine packet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Colesevelam | none listed | 15 labelers | $0.262 per tablet 625 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 1 |
| Ezetimibe and simvastatin | Vytorin | 7 labelers | $0.285 per unit 10-80 mg | No | No current entry | 10 |
| Niacin | Niacor | 13 labelers | $0.193 per tablet 500 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 7 |
| Colestipol | Colestid | 8 labelers | $0.658 per tablet 1 g tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Fenofibric acid | none listed | 7 labelers | $0.286 per capsule 135 mg capsule | No | No current entry | 4 |
| Fluvastatin | Lescol | 4 labelers | $2.88 per tablet 80 mg tablet | No | A presentation being discontinued | 2 |
| Lomitapide | Juxtapid | none listed | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Evolocumab | Repatha | none listed | $281.96 per mL 140 mg/mL sureclick | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Alirocumab | Praluent | none listed | $258.01 per mL 150 mg/mL pen | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Bempedoic acid | Nexletol | none listed | $13.81 per tablet 180 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Bempedoic acid and ezetimibe | Nexlizet | none listed | $13.80 per tablet 180-10 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Enlicitide | Lipfendra | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Inclisiran | Leqvio | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Lerodalcibep | Lerochol | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price