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Lipid-lowering medicines reduce selected blood fats and can lower cardiovascular risk. Treatment choice depends on the lipid pattern, overall risk of heart attack or stroke, other conditions and tolerance of previous treatment.

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

  • Statins are commonly used to lower LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, but the appropriate intensity depends on individual risk and response.
  • Ezetimibe and fibrates have different targets and are used in selected situations rather than as interchangeable statin substitutes.
  • Lifestyle measures remain useful, but prescribed medicine should not be stopped because a single cholesterol result improves.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Product information is not a personal recommendation. Whether it suits you depends on laboratory results; ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How the medicine groups differ

Statins such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin mainly reduce LDL cholesterol. Ezetimibe reduces cholesterol absorption and may be used alone or with another medicine in suitable patients. Fibrates such as fenofibrate primarily affect triglycerides and have their own interaction and monitoring considerations.

What these medicines are used for

This category includes medicines used for hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia and cardiovascular risk reduction. A lipid result is interpreted alongside age, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, kidney disease and established cardiovascular disease.

Important safety checks

Review pregnancy or pregnancy planning, liver or kidney problems, thyroid disease and all medicines or supplements. Some combinations increase muscle or liver adverse effects. Unexplained muscle pain or weakness should be discussed promptly, especially if severe or accompanied by dark urine.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe muscle pain or weakness with dark urine, facial or throat swelling, jaundice or a severe blistering rash. Chest pressure, sudden breathlessness, facial droop, one-sided weakness or speech difficulty may signal a heart attack or stroke and requires emergency care.

Further reading

FAQ

Which cholesterol medicines does SGMeds have?

There are 10 cholesterol medicines on SGMeds, containing 9 different active ingredients such as rosuvastatin, ezetimibe and atorvastatin. They include Lipitor and Crestor, and the full list is on this page.

Which statins can I order in Singapore?

Statins on SGMeds include Crestor (rosuvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin) and Livalo (pitavastatin). Roszet combines rosuvastatin with ezetimibe.

What conditions are cholesterol medicines used for?

The cholesterol medicines listed here are used for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolaemia), unhealthy blood fat levels (dyslipidaemia), hypertriglyceridaemia, cardiovascular risk reduction and coronary heart disease, though not every medicine is used for all of them.

Do cholesterol medicines come as tablets or other forms?

Most are tablets, and there are also powders to mix with water. Each product page lists the medicine's form and strengths.

How do I compare these cholesterol medicines?

Compare the active ingredient first: products with matching active ingredients contain the same medicine. Then compare strength, form and price per unit. Each product page sets out what the medicine is used for, its side effects and its interactions. Check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you take other medicines, are pregnant or have a long-term condition.

Do I get brand-name or generic cholesterol medicines?

Generics. Even when a product is listed under a brand name, you receive a generic with the same active ingredient at the strength you choose, not the original brand's pack. Brand names such as Zocor and Livalo are there so you can find the medicine. The manufacturer varies with stock.

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How much do cholesterol medicines cost in Singapore?

Every strength and pack size is priced on its product page, shown in Singapore dollars. The prices are converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per unit.

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Do I need a prescription for cholesterol medicines in Singapore?

No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription when you order cholesterol medicines. We place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Can I order cholesterol medicines online in Singapore?

Yes. Choose the medicine on this page, then its strength and pack, and check out. Parcels to Singapore and Malaysia go by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).

How ordering works →

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