Check your medicine cabinet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 140,000 bottles of a commonly prescribed statin have been recalled due to “failed dissolution specifications.”
New Jersey-based Ascend Laboratories has recalled Atorvastatin Calcium, a statin sold as a generic form of Lipitor, because the drug did not dissolve properly according to federal standards.
The recalled drug was manufactured by Alkem Laboratories of India and distributed throughout the country.
Here’s what you need to know about which tablets are part of the recall and what you should do if you have the drug recalled.
Which atorvastatin calcium tablets are part of the recall?
The recall was first initiated on September 19 and covers bottled tablets in quantities of 90, 500 and 1,000 units with expiration dates ranging up to February 2027.
According to the FDA, the tablets were classified as Class II recalls on October 10, meaning “the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
See the FDA notice for the complete list of lot numbers.
What should people do if they have recalled atorvastatin calcium tablets?
Although drug companies and the FDA have not released information about what to do with recalled statins, there are some steps people taking these medications can take to stay safe.
Anyone taking medications that are part of a recall should check the drug’s lot number, contact their pharmacy and doctor, and then dispose of the recalled medication, according to GoodRx.
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