Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 5,984 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium (the generic version of Lipitor) 10 mg tablets due to the presence of chemical impurities. The medication failed quality testing because it exceeded specifications for certain degradation products known as ATV cyclo impurities. These prescription tablets were distributed nationwide across the United States in 500-count bottles. Consumers should check their prescription bottles immediately to see if their medication is part of the affected lots.
The presence of these impurities means the medication has degraded and no longer meets the required purity and safety specifications, which could potentially impact the drug's effectiveness or safety profile.
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