Apotex launches generic version of AstraZeneca's Crestor

WESTON, Fla. -- Apotex  has launched rosuvastatin calcium tablets, the generic equivalent of Crestor by AstraZeneca.

Apotex's rosuvastatin calcium tablets are now available in 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg strengths.

According to IMS Health, Crestor had approximately $6.6 billion in sales in the 12 months ending in January 2016.