Ascend Laboratories, LLC is recalling 141,984 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium (the generic version of Lipitor) across multiple strengths including 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg. The medication was recalled because it failed dissolution specifications, meaning the tablets may not dissolve properly in the body to release the active medicine. This recall affects various bottle sizes, including 90-count, 500-count, and 1,000-count bottles distributed nationwide across the United States.
If the tablets do not dissolve as intended, the patient may not receive the full dose of the medication, potentially leading to poorly managed cholesterol levels. No injuries or specific adverse events have been reported to date for this recall.
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Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. India; Distributed by Ascend Laboratories, LLC. Affected sizes: 90-count, 500-count, and 1000-count bottles.
Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. India; Distributed by Ascend Laboratories, LLC. Affected sizes: 90-count, 500-count, and 1000-count bottles.
Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. India; Distributed by Ascend Laboratories, LLC. Affected sizes: 90-count, 500-count, and 1000-count bottles.
Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. India; Distributed by Ascend Laboratories, LLC. Affected sizes: 90-count and 500-count bottles.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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