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Cholesterol ManagementCholesterol Management

This category covers medicines that lower cholesterol and other blood fats to reduce the long-term risk of heart attack and stroke. They work best alongside diet and activity. Because the benefit is invisible day to day, the reason for taking these medicines is the cardiovascular risk they reduce over years.

Medicines in the Cholesterol Management category

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

10 · 20 · 40mg

Atorvastatin 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular prevention. A statin that works in the liver.

From$0.43/ tabletView

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

5 · 10 · 20mg

Rosuvastatin 5mg, 10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.

From$1.24/ tabletView

Zocor

Simvastatin

5 · 10 · 20 · 40mg

Simvastatin 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg film-coated tablets, used for hypercholesterolaemia and coronary heart disease. A competitive HMG-CoA inhibitor.

From$0.62/ tabletView

Livalo

Pitavastatin

1 · 2 · 4mg

Pitavastatin 1mg, 2mg and 4mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. A statin acting on HMG-CoA reductase.

From$0.76/ tabletView

Nexletol

Bempedoic Acid

180mg

Bempedoic acid 180mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of primary hypercholesterolaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia. It blocks ATP-citrate lyase.

From$1.57/ tabletView

Roszet

Rosuvastatin, Ezetimibe

10/10mg

Rosuvastatin with ezetimibe as a 10/10mg film-coated tablet for hypercholesterolaemia. One blocks cholesterol production, the other its absorption.

From$1.14/ tabletView

Questran

Colestyramine

4g

Colestyramine 4g powder for oral suspension, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia and pruritus. A resin that binds bile acids in the intestine.

From$8.69/ sachetView

Zetia

Ezetimibe

10mg

Ezetimibe 10mg tablets, used in the management of hypercholesterolaemia. It blocks cholesterol absorption at the brush border of the small intestine.

From$1.13/ tabletView

Tricor

Fenofibrate

160 · 200mg

Fenofibrate 160mg and 200mg tablets, used in the management of hypertriglyceridaemia and mixed dyslipidaemia. A PPAR-alpha agonist.

From$1.28/ tabletView

Lopid

Gemfibrozil

300mg

Gemfibrozil 300mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of hypertriglyceridaemia and dyslipidaemia. A fibrate acting on PPAR-alpha.

From$1.92/ tabletView

Key points

  • These medicines lower long-term cardiovascular risk, which is why they are taken without producing any felt effect.
  • Statins are the main class, with ezetimibe and fibrates addressing what a statin alone does not.
  • Diet, activity and smoking status change the size of the benefit rather than being replaced by the tablet.

Classes and ingredients in this category

Conditions it covers

These medicines are used for hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. Target levels differ with overall risk, so the same result can be acceptable for one person and not another.

Further reading

FAQ

Which cholesterol medicines are available on AU Chemist?

AU Chemist lists 10 cholesterol medicines. They contain 9 different active ingredients, including rosuvastatin, ezetimibe and atorvastatin. Examples include Lipitor and Crestor.

What conditions are cholesterol medicines used for?

The cholesterol medicines on AU Chemist are used for hypercholesterolaemia, dyslipidaemia, hypertriglyceridaemia, cardiovascular disease prevention and cardiovascular risk reduction. Each product page lists the conditions for that medicine.

Do cholesterol medicines come as tablets or other forms?

Mostly as tablets, with some powders for oral suspension. The forms and strengths are listed on each product page.

Which of these cholesterol medicines is right for me?

Start with the active ingredient: there are 9 different ones in this range. Products that share an ingredient contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition, check with a doctor or pharmacist first.

Will I receive branded or generic cholesterol medicines?

A branded generic or a generic: AU Chemist supplies branded generics and generics only. Names such as Lipitor and Crestor identify the medicine; you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. The exact brand depends on stock.

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What do cholesterol medicines cost on AU Chemist?

It depends on the medicine, strength and pack size. Each product page shows the price per tablet for every option, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Can I order cholesterol medicines online in Australia?

Choose a product, strength and pack on AU Chemist, then check out. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Australia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.

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