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Last Updated: 9/8/2025

Rosuvastatin Dosing in Renal Impairment

Dosing Recommendations Based on Renal Function

  • For patients with severe renal impairment, the maximum dose of rosuvastatin should not exceed 10 mg once daily, according to the American Journal of Kidney Diseases 1
  • No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with normal to moderate renal impairment, with a standard dosing range of 5-40 mg daily, as recommended by the American Journal of Kidney Diseases 1