Mylan launches its Crestor generic

PITTSBURGH —  Mylan last week launched its generic version of AstraZeneca’s Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets. The drug is indicated to treat high triglycerides in adults. 

 

Mylan’s generic will be available in 5-, 10-, 20- and 40-mg dosage strengths. For the 12 months ended May 31, the product had U.S. sales of $6.7 billion.