General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

The statin with the fewest adverse effects, Rosuvastatin (Crestor), is due off it's extended UK patent expiry date shortly.
NHS buying prices are just under £1 for 28 x 20 mg tablets of Simvastatin. The disadvantage is that it has to be taken in the evening which exacerbates the sleep disturbance side effect.
Atorvastatin costs around £1.35 for 28 x 20 mg tablets and can be taken in the morning.
Crestor costs £18 for a month's supply and at this cost is only normallly prescribed to patients who can't tolerate the cheaper alternatives.
Generic versions are available in countries where Crestor is off patent and reflect a dramatic reduction in price.
Keep an eye out for the generic Crestor availability on the NHS and then ask your GP to prescribe it for you.