Cholesterol Management
Statins and other lipid-lowering medicines for high cholesterol sit together in this range, including Crestor, Lipitor and Roszet, plus the fibrate Tricor for related lipid problems.
Ezetimibe Tablets
10mg
Ezetimibe tablets for high cholesterol. It stops cholesterol being absorbed from food and bile in the intestine.
Key points
- Statins reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol by lowering how much the liver produces.
- NICE lipid guidance covers cardiovascular risk assessment, statins and other lipid-lowering treatments.
- A full lipid profile is used to check the response after starting or changing a lipid-lowering medicine.
- Non-statin medicines such as ezetimibe and fenofibrate work through different lipid-lowering mechanisms to statins.
Statins and non-statin cholesterol medicines
Rosuvastatin is the statin in Crestor, and atorvastatin is the statin in Lipitor; both are listed for hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular disease prevention. Ezetimibe Tablets contain ezetimibe alone, while Roszet combines ezetimibe with rosuvastatin for primary hyperlipidaemia and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia. Tricor contains fenofibrate, a fibrate listed for hypercholesterolaemia, mixed dyslipidaemia and hypertriglyceridaemia.
Further reading
Which cholesterol tablets can I buy on Direct Meds?
Direct Meds lists 5 cholesterol medicines. Together they contain 4 different active ingredients, including rosuvastatin, ezetimibe and atorvastatin. Examples include Crestor and Lipitor; all 5 medicines are listed on this page.
What conditions are cholesterol medicines used for?
Between them, the cholesterol medicines on Direct Meds are used for hypercholesterolaemia, cardiovascular disease prevention, hyperlipidaemia, primary hypercholesterolaemia and primary hyperlipidaemia.
What form do cholesterol medicines come in?
They come as tablets. The strengths are listed on each product page.
Which of these cholesterol medicines is right for me?
Start with the active ingredient: there are 4 different ones in this range. Products with the same active ingredients contain the same medicine. Compare their strength, form and price per tablet. Each product page's details table lists uses, how quickly it works, 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?
Usually a generic. Names such as Crestor and Lipitor identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength. The generic brand and maker depend on stock.
What you will receive →How much do cholesterol medicines cost in South Africa?
Compare each medicine, strength and pack on its product page. Prices are shown in rand, converted from US dollars, so the final rand total can change with the exchange rate. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I buy cholesterol medicines over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order cholesterol medicines. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order cholesterol medicines online in South Africa?
Yes. Choose a product, strength and pack, then check out. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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