# Cholesterol Drugs in Nigeria

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC register holds 131 cholesterol products across the 3 medicines in this guide, 51 of them with active registrations, from 66 registration holders.

- Source: https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/cholesterol/
- Drug guides in this category: 3
- Last updated: October 2026
- Supply report (October 2026 copy): https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/cholesterol/ — 51 active registrations from 31 companies

Statins are a newer conversation in Nigeria than blood pressure tablets, but they are having it now: as heart disease and stroke climb the causes of death, atorvastatin and rosuvastatin prescriptions climb with them. These drugs lower the LDL cholesterol that silently narrows arteries, and for anyone who has already had a heart attack or stroke they are among the most life-extending medicines known.

Cholesterol has no symptoms, which makes the treatment feel optional in a way it is not — the statin taken nightly for years is doing invisible work. Muscle aches are the side effect people talk about; genuine statin intolerance is rarer than assumed, and switching molecules or doses usually solves it. A lipid test every year or two is the only way to know where you stand.

## Cholesterol drug prices in Nigeria (October 2026)

As of October 2026, cholesterol medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦4,200–₦40,250 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

| Medicine | Typical price range | Online (sampled) |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/atorvastatin/) | ₦4,200–₦7,150 | ~₦5,100 |
| Rosuvastatin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/rosuvastatin/) | ₦5,700–₦40,250 | ~₦22,100 |
| Simvastatin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/simvastatin/) | Price varies — check with a pharmacy | — |

Ranges span brands and pack sizes; online figures are medians sampled from Nigerian online pharmacies, latest October 2026. Open-market prices are often lower.

## All cholesterol drug guides

- Atorvastatin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/atorvastatin/): HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin); prescription only; WHO essential medicine
- Rosuvastatin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/rosuvastatin/): HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin); prescription only
- Simvastatin (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/simvastatin/): HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin); prescription only; WHO essential medicine

## Every registered brand, by medicine (October 2026 copy)

The NAFDAC Greenbook's complete brand list for each cholesterol medicine — every registration holder and number, not just the well-known names.

- Atorvastatin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/atorvastatin/brands/): 70 registrations
- Rosuvastatin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/rosuvastatin/brands/): 54 registrations
- Simvastatin brands (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/simvastatin/brands/): 7 registrations

## Related on Ogbogwu

Guides:

- How to Verify if a Drug is NAFDAC-Approved: Step-by-Step Guide (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-drug-verification/)
- How to Buy Medicines in Bulk in Nigeria (Safely) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/how-to-buy-medicines-in-bulk-nigeria/)
- How to Register with NAFDAC as a Drug Dealer in Nigeria (2026 Guide) (https://ogbogwu.com/guides/nafdac-registration-drug-dealers/)

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- Hypertension (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/hypertension/)
- Diabetes (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/diabetes/)
- Blood Thinners (https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/category/blood-thinners/)

## FAQs

### What cholesterol medicines are available in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, Ogbogwu covers 3 cholesterol medicines sold in Nigeria: Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin. Each has a full guide covering NAFDAC-registered brands, typical prices, dosage, side effects, and how to verify the product you're buying is genuine.

### How much do cholesterol drugs cost in Nigeria?

As of October 2026, cholesterol medicines in Nigeria cost between ₦4,200–₦40,250 per pack depending on the drug, brand, and pack size, with live online prices sampled from Nigerian pharmacies for 2 of the 3 medicines below. The table below compares each medicine's typical range.

### How many cholesterol products are NAFDAC-registered?

Our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook holds 131 cholesterol products matched to the medicines on this page, from 66 manufacturers — 51 currently listed as active in the Greenbook (listings can lag renewals). Each drug's "All brands" page lists every registered product with its NAFDAC number, and you can verify any number free with our NAFDAC Checker. Always confirm the number on the pack matches the registry before buying.

Verify any NAFDAC number free (no login): https://ogbogwu.com/nafdac-checker/