Dr Reddy’s Laboratories recalls over 80,000 bottles of Atorvastatin from US

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has initiated voluntary recall of over 80,000 bottles of Atorvastatin calcium tablets of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg from the US market due to quality concerns.

Hyderabad

February 9, 2018 05:44 IST

The product is being recalled through three separate letters to the drug regulator. (AP)

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, DRL, Dr reddy, Atorvastatin — The product is being recalled through three separate letters to the drug regulator. (AP)

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has initiated voluntary recall of over 80,000 bottles of Atorvastatin calcium tablets of 10mg, 20mg and 40mg from the US market due to quality concerns. Atorvastatin is a drug that blocks production of cholesterol and reduces its level in the blood. According to a notification issued by the drug regulator, US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), multiple lots of Atorvastatin 10 mg, 90 count and 500 count bottles; 20 mg, 90 count and 500 count bottles and 40 mg, 90 count bottles, are being withdrawn from the market. The product is being recalled through three separate letters to the drug regulator.

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