The FDA has issued a recall for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, a generic version of Lipitor. The drug was manufactured by Alkem Laboratories, Ltd. India and distributed nationwide by Ascend ...

This recall affects America’s most prescribed drug. It’s the latest in a series of concerning manufacturing issues that have ...

Neither the FDA nor the manufacturer has released specific guidance on the recalled medications. If a recall involves prescription medication, WebMD advises patients to call their doctor or pharmacist ...

The FDA said that nearly 142,000 bottles were recalled because of failed dissolution specifications, meaning the medication did not dissolve as it should have, and may not work as effectively, Fox ...

Over 140,000 bottles of a prescription statin have been recalled due to "failed dissolution specifications," according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report. Ascend ...

New Jersey-based Ascend Laboratories has voluntarily recalled 141,984 bottles of atorvastatin calcium, a cholesterol-lowering drug because some of the tablets may not dissolve properly, according to ...

For millions of Americans navigating the challenges of high cholesterol, statins like Atorvastatin are essential tools in the fight against heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. However, federal ...