Brand-name prescription
Zocor
simvastatin
Compare your options
| Compare | ZocorBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Zocor name | Regular genericsimvastatin |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $9.73per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.03–0.05per tablet |
| Same as Zocor? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by nameAlso sold by online clinics |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
Simvastatin from online clinics
Online clinics can prescribe it after an online visit, if it’s right for you, and mail it to you. Most don’t take insurance.
Prices and fees are from each clinic’s site, checked September 25, 2026. Check there for the full cost. If you already have a prescription, any pharmacy can fill the generic.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Zocor | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | – | $0.03 |
| 20 mg tabletper tablet | $9.73 | $0.03 |
| 40 mg tabletper tablet | $9.73 | $0.05 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Zocor, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Zocor.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Zocor’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.