Urgent Recall: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Tablets Pulled Due to Dissolution Failures ⚠️
Learn about the recent FDA recall of atorvastatin (Lipitor) tablets caused by dissolution issues. Find out if your medication is affected and what steps to take.

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8 views • Oct 24, 2025

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Cholesterol medication recall, atorvastatin recall, Lipitor recall, FDA drug recall, dissolution specifications failure.
In this video, we dive into the recent recall of over 141,000 bottles of atorvastatin calcium tablets, a common cholesterol-lowering drug.
Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories and distributed by Ascend Laboratories, these tablets failed dissolution tests, meaning they don't dissolve properly.
This Class II recall affects 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages in bottles ranging from 90 to 1000 tablets.
The FDA classifies it as potentially causing temporary health issues, but serious risks are remote.
If you have this medication, check lot codes and expiration dates in the FDA report.
Experts advise continuing use unless instructed otherwise, as stopping could be more harmful.
Atorvastatin, sold as Lipitor, is prescribed to millions to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Stay informed on drug safety and what to do next.
In this video, we dive into the recent recall of over 141,000 bottles of atorvastatin calcium tablets, a common cholesterol-lowering drug.
Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories and distributed by Ascend Laboratories, these tablets failed dissolution tests, meaning they don't dissolve properly.
This Class II recall affects 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg dosages in bottles ranging from 90 to 1000 tablets.
The FDA classifies it as potentially causing temporary health issues, but serious risks are remote.
If you have this medication, check lot codes and expiration dates in the FDA report.
Experts advise continuing use unless instructed otherwise, as stopping could be more harmful.
Atorvastatin, sold as Lipitor, is prescribed to millions to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Stay informed on drug safety and what to do next.
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Oct 24, 2025