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What do cholesterol medicines cost without insurance?

The short answer

Generic statins and ezetimibe: often $5 to $15 a month. Newer medicines: about $199 to $356 a month cash.

As of October 2026: Repatha and Praluent about $239 a month cash, Lerochol $199 a month through its direct program, and the Lipfendra pill about $315 to $356 a month at retail pharmacies. Leqvio mostly goes through insurance.

Source: Manufacturer and pharmacy cash prices, checked monthly by lipid.site.

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