Massive recall of atorvastatin: What you need to know if you take cholesterol drugs
Both generic atorvastatin and brand-name Lipitor contain the same active ingredient — atorvastatin calcium — and are considered bioequivalent by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the top-selling medication in the US, with over 115 million prescriptions written for more than 29 million Americans.
Both generic atorvastatin and brand-name Lipitor contain the same active ingredient — atorvastatin calcium — and are considered bioequivalent by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is the top-selling medication in the US, with over 115 million prescriptions written for more than 29 million Americans.
