High cholesterol

Elevated fat levels in the blood that may lead to arterial plaque buildup.

Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin

10/20/40/80mg

Atorvastatin tablets in 10mg, 20mg, 40mg and 80mg, a statin used to lower LDL cholesterol and to cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, with the full strength range on one listing.

from $0.43 / tablet View

Bempedoic Acid

Bempedoic acid

180mg

Bempedoic acid 180mg tablets, taken once a day to lower LDL cholesterol and cut the risk of heart attack and stroke, sold in packs of 30 to 180.

from $0.62 / tablet View

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

5/10/20mg

Crestor tablets here contain rosuvastatin, a once-daily statin for high cholesterol, in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg strengths for a long course of treatment.

from $1.24 / tablet View

Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe

10mg

Ezetimibe 10mg tablets, a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that lowers LDL cholesterol by blocking its uptake in the gut, taken once a day alone or alongside a statin.

from $1.13 / tablet View

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

10/20/40mg

Lipitor on PockDose is generic atorvastatin in 10mg, 20mg and 40mg tablets, a statin taken daily to lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

from $0.43 / tablet View

Questran

Cholestyramine

4g

Questran is cholestyramine 4g sachets, a powder mixed into a drink to bring down high cholesterol and calm the itch caused by a partly blocked bile duct.

from $8.69 / sachet View

Zocor

Simvastatin

5/10/20/40mg

Zocor is simvastatin in tablet form, sold in 5mg, 10mg, 20mg and 40mg strengths for lowering high cholesterol and protecting against heart attack and stroke.

from $0.62 / tablet View

Sources

  1. High cholesterol - symptoms, causes and levels - BHF — British Heart Foundation
  2. Lipidology update:targets and timing of well-established therapies — European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Is high cholesterol the same as hyperlipidaemia?

Yes. High cholesterol is often called hyperlipidaemia, and both names mean having too much of certain types of cholesterol. Having too much of these types of cholesterol can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

What are the names of medicines for high cholesterol?

These medicines for high cholesterol can be ordered here. Atorvastatin is sold here as generic Lipitor and atorvastatin tablets. Bempedoic acid tablets are sold here. Cholestyramine is sold here as generic Questran. Ezetimibe tablets are sold here. More are listed on this page. Each one has its own product page with its strengths and pack sizes.

Where can I order medicine for high cholesterol in Hong Kong?

You can order medicines for high cholesterol online here, for example generic Crestor, generic Lipitor and generic Questran. Tracked courier delivery to Hong Kong takes 5 to 9 business days, and standard airmail takes 14 to 21 business days without tracking. To order, choose the strength and pack size on the product page, add it to the cart and pay on the secure payment page by Visa, Mastercard or American Express, or by Bitcoin or Ethereum. Every order ships in plain, unbranded packaging.

Which drug classes treat high cholesterol?

Statins are the first line drug treatment for high cholesterol, including in older adults. Ezetimibe and PCSK9 inhibitors help reach target levels when they are added to treatment. The treatment goals for high cholesterol depend on each person's cardiovascular risk.

What are other names for medicines used for high cholesterol?

Sortis, Torvast, Atocor and Atorlip are brand names of atorvastatin. Nexletol and Nilemdo are brand names of bempedoic acid. Prevalite is a brand name of cholestyramine. The medicines listed here are generics, not the original brands.

Which cholesterol types are measured for high cholesterol?

For high cholesterol, a cholesterol test usually measures HDL cholesterol, non HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, as well as a total cholesterol result. The test shows whether the different types of cholesterol in the blood are at a healthy level.

What is the price of medicines for high cholesterol in Hong Kong?

Each medicine for high cholesterol has its own product page with the price per sachet or tablet for every strength and pack size, in Hong Kong dollars, US dollars or another currency you pick from the currency menu. The cards on this page show the starting price per sachet or tablet of each product.