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In short Pravastatin price by strength What Pravastatin is Who looks up Pravastatin Where to get Pravastatin How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesPravastatin costs from $5.82 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Pravachol.
Pravastatin is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it. Prices as of October 11, 2026; no insurance needed.
Pravastatin price by strength
| Strength | 30 count | 90 count | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | $5.90 | $7.70 | View |
| 20 mg | $5.82 | $7.47 | View |
| 40 mg | $6.30 | $8.91 | View |
| 80 mg | $7.43 | $12.30 | View |
A 30 count is 30 units of the product (pills, capsules or the pack size Cost Plus lists), not a promise of 30 days. These are Cost Plus Drugs’ own cash prices, including their pharmacy fee. Shipping is added at their checkout. Pymander adds no fee or markup. Prices checked October 11, 2026 and can change.
Of the 18 medications in the Cholesterol group with a 30 count price in our catalog, Pravastatin costs less than 13 of the others. The middle price for that group is $7.96.
What Pravastatin is
A milder statin. It slows the liver’s production of cholesterol, which lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
What it’s for
High cholesterol, and lowering the chance of heart attack and stroke. It has fewer drug interactions than some statins.
How it’s taken
By mouth, once a day at any time of day, with or without food.
Good to know
Muscle pain or weakness is uncommon; unexplained muscle pain with dark urine needs care right away. It is usually stopped during pregnancy and breastfeeding. A blood test checks cholesterol after starting.
The plain-language description on this page was written from public medical sources and has not been reviewed by a clinician. Use it to get oriented, then check with your own clinician or pharmacist.
Who looks up Pravastatin
People search for Pravastatin when they are dealing with high cholesterol, high LDL, heart attack prevention, heart disease risk. Pravastatin is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
For more on what it treats and how it is taken, see Pravastatin: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Pravastatin
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $5.82 and up | Price includes their pharmacy fee. Shipping is per order. | Open |
| GoodRx Discount coupon | See price on their site | Free coupon prices at local pharmacies. Prices vary by pharmacy and ZIP code. | Open |
| Amazon Pharmacy Mail-order pharmacy | See price on their site | Search for this medication to see Amazon’s price. Prime members can add RxPass, a flat monthly fee for a list of common generics. | Open |
Only Cost Plus Drugs publishes a machine-readable price list, so it is the only price we quote. For the others we link to their pages and do not guess a number.
How Pymander fits
Pymander is an AI-native, cash-pay healthcare system. This catalog lists prices from outside sources so you can compare before you pay, and Pymander does not sell Pravastatin or add a fee on top. You can text our free AI doctor with questions about a symptom or a medication, and bring the care note to the clinician who decides your treatment.
Common questions
How much does Pravastatin cost without insurance?
Pravastatin costs from $5.82 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Pravastatin?
Pravastatin is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
Is there a cheaper way to buy Pravastatin?
Compare Cost Plus Drugs with a discount coupon such as GoodRx at a local pharmacy, since prices differ by pharmacy and ZIP code. Ask the pharmacy for its cash price in writing before you pay.
Does Pymander charge extra for Pravastatin?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.