Generic Lipitor Recalled Over Glass Particles

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recalled more than 40 batches of its generic version of Lipitor after warning that the medication might contain small particles of glass.

The recall applies to to bottles of 10-, 20- and 40-milligram tablets of atorvastatin calcium, the generic version of Lipitor. According to a statement from Ranbaxy, "The recall is being conducted at the retail level for such select batches that may contain a foreign substance (small glass particles less than 1 mm in size). Ranbaxy is proactively recalling the drug product lots out of an abundance of caution, and in keeping the safety of our customers in mind."

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